Arizona Wildcats football is on a roll after its upset win at No. 25 Cincinnati. Former Wildcat defensive backs Barrett Baker and Victor Yates join us a bonus edition of Wildcat Country to celebrate the win and look ahead to Arizona's final two games, vs. Baylor and at ASU.
One of the best all-around weeks in recent memory for Arizona athletics concluded with a come-from-behind win by the football team, making the Wildcats bowl eligible. What else does Brent Brennan’s team need to do in order for this to be considered a successful season? Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss. Plus, we preview and predict the men’s basketball team’s upcoming showdowns vs. UCLA and at UConn, and we make our picks for Arizona vs. Cincinnati football this weekend.
We have a lot to unpack after one of the best pair of victories for Arizona athletics in recent memory. ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to break down the Wildcats’ win over No. 3 Florida, featuring a dominant debut by freshman Koa Peat. And former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker does a deep dive into the Cats’ rout of Colorado, and a look ahead to Homecoming weekend vs. Kansas. Plus, Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner joins us to make predictions for UA-Kansas and some of the other big college football matchups of the coming weekend.
Fresh off a bye week, the Arizona Wildcats football team has a chance to get back in the win column with a trip to Boulder against a reeling Colorado team - and just two days after that, the men's basketball team begins its season with a Las Vegas showdown vs. defending national champion Florida. Wildcat play-by-play legend Brian Jeffries joins us to preview both matchups and discuss the state of each program, and former UA guard-turned ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach stops by to preview the basketball season and the Wildcats' chances vs. the Gators. Plus, we make our predictions for UA-Colorado and UA-Florida.
That's two heartbreakers in a row for Arizona football, and some fans have begun to grow impatient with the program. In spite of the recent defeats, are the Wildcats headed in the right direction? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to recap the Houston game, discuss the state of the program and break down the Wildcats' prospects headed into their second and final bye week. Plus, reaction to the basketball team's exhibition win over St. Mary's, and our picks for the biggest college football games of the upcoming weekend.
What looked like a signature win turned into familiar heartbreak for Arizona football. What are the big takeaways from the Wildcats’ 2OT loss to BYU, and can UA recover in time to beat a tough Houston team on the road? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for an in-depth midseasonbreakdown of Wildcat football and the future of the program through 1.5 seasons with Brent Brennan at the helm. Plus, we make our predictions Arizona vs. Houston and other big matchups of Week 8 in college football.
The Arizona Wildcats made easy work of a bad Oklahoma State team to improve to 4-1 - but a ranked BYU team (and likely some very inclement weather) awaits. Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the matchup and discuss how the stormy forecast could impact the game in Tucson. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona-BYU and some of the weekend's other top matchups - and we react to the possibility of a 76-team NCAA basketball tournament.
Can the Arizona Wildcats bounce back after a disappointing pefromance at Iowa State? Pete Mundo, founder of Heartland College Sports, joins us to discuss the Wildcats' challenges and preview UA's matinee home matchup against Oklahoma State. Plus, we make our predictions for UA vs. OK State and the weekend's other top matchups.
Fresh off a bye week, the undefeated Arizona Wildcats head to Ames for their first road trip of the season. Can UA hang with the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones – or even pull off the upset? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to preview and predict the Saturday showdown. Plus, thoughts on the men’s basketball conference schedule, and our predictions for the weekend’s other big football games.
Arizona Wildcats football is 3-0 for the first time in a decade following a Friday night win over Kansas State. Are the Wildcats better than most of us expected or is the undefeated start more a reflection of a less-than-challenging schedule? As always, former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker provides some outstanding position-by-position insight into Wildcat football as they enter their first bye week. Plus, predictions for this weekend's biggest games.
The Arizona Wildcats are 2-0 but their first real test looms against a talented but struggling Kansas State team on Friday night. Can UA improve to 3-0? Scott McFarland, host of the Boscoe's Boys podcast, provides an in-depth preview of the game from the K-State side of the aisle. Also, Ice Shaker founder and Wildcat Country sponsor Chris Gronkowski joins us to preview his newest product and make some picks for Week 3, including K-State vs. Arizona.
After an impressive opening win over Hawaii, should we feel better about the Arizona Wildcats' chances to make a bowl game in Brent Brennan's second season? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to break down what he liked from the victory, and identify areas where the Wildcats still need to improve. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona vs. Weber State and some of Week 2's top matchups.
Arizona Wildcats football finally returns this weekend, and former UA defensive back Victor Yates joins us to preview and predict their season opener vs. Hawaii. Plus, thoughts on the Wildcats' first depth chart of the season, and our predictions for some of the biggest games in Week 1.
Wildcat Country celebrates its five-year mark by remembering some of our favorite all-time guests -- and that includes this week's guest, legendary UA play-by-play man Brian Jeffries, who previews the 2025 Arizona football season. Brian also shares his thoughts on the new McKale Center court design, and helps us remember Arizona baseball great James Farris. Plus, we make our picks for this year's CFP champion and Heisman winner, and our predictions for two of the first college football games of the season.
Should we be more optimistic about Arizona football heading into the season? Former Wildcats captain Barrett Baker joins us to explain why we should be, and what he wants to see from UA in its season opener vs. Hawaii. Plus, did one prognosticator rank Arizona too high heading into the season? And what are some of the biggest program-altering plays in the history of Arizona athletics?
Football season is getting closer, and former Arizona linebacker turned defenisve assistant coach Ronnie Palmer joins us to preview the Wildcats' defense and relive some of his highlights as a player during the Mike Stoops era. Plus, where does Tommy Lloyd rank among all current Big 12 basketball coaches - and should Arizona football allow kids to attend for free?
With a month to go until college football returns, we make our predictions for where all 16 Big 12 teams will finish in 2025, including how many games Arizona will win in its second season in the conference. Plus, which Big 12 coaches are most likely to NOT return in 2026 -- and our thoughts on Arizona Stadium's reduced concession prices for 2025.
Will Brent Brennan's second season in Tucson be better than his first? College Football guru Phil Steele joins us to preview the Arizona Wildcats' 2025 football season, and he explains why there may be more reason for optimism that some fans might think. Plus, thoughts on Arizona basketball's early rankings for 2025-26, Baseball America's top-25 snub, the Big 12's rejection of Memphis, the transfer rule and more!
Becky Burke has been busy heading into her first season as Arizona women's basketball coach, but she took a few minutes to join us to preview the Wildcats' upcoming season, and what fans should expect from this new era of UA women's hoops. Plus, what can we expect from Arizona football's defense in 2025, and what can UA football do to improve its NIL situation?
Fresh off a gold-medal performance for Team USA's U19 team, incoming freshman Koa Peat has Wildcat fans excited for next season. ESPN college hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to discuss Peat and the Wildcats' 2025-26 outlook, as well as changes he'd make to the transfer portal and NCAA Tournament format. Plus, can we already consider Brent Brennan's new coaching additions a big win after some major commitments in the last couple weeks?