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Arizona men's basketball is 12-0, and the football team is gearing up for the Holiday Bowl. Shane shares his experience at the Arizona-San Diego State basketball game in Phoenix before former Wildcat and 1997 national champion AJ Bramlett joins us to break down the team's non-conference dominance. Also, On the Pony Express podcast host Billy Embody stops by to preview Arizona vs. SMU from the Mustangs' perspective.
Arizona men's basketball continues its dominant ways with a blowout of a ranked Alabama team, followed by an easy W over Abilene Christian. Fran Fraschilla, who called the Zona-Bama game on ESPN, stops by to discuss whether the Wildcats are the best team in the country so far, and if they still have room to improve. Plus, our thoughts on Alonzo Carter and Gaizka Crowley's exits, and our predictions for the first round of CFP games.
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball is the No. 1 team in the nation following its demolition of Auburn. College hoops analyst Matt Muehlebach, who was part of another No. 1-ranked Arizona team, joins us to react and preview the Wildcats' next big matchup Saturday vs. Alabama. Plus, reaction to UA football's Holiday Bowl bid, the CFP format and predictions for the national champion.
The Territorial Cup is back in Tucson, as Arizona football capped a November to remember throughout UA athletics. Former Wildcat DB Victor Yates joins us to react to the Wildcats' win over the team up north and compare the 2025 Cats to the 10-win 2023 team. Plus, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe stops by to reflect on the Wildcats' early success and preview their upcoming home matchup with Auburn. Also, we predict all the upcoming conference championship games in college football.
For just the third time in 40 years, we have a ranked vs. ranked Duel in the Desert. Former UA wide receiver Brad Brennan (Brentโs brother) and former Wildcat special teams captain Barrett Baker stop by to preview Arizona vs. the team up north and share their favorite Territorial Cup memories - including Brad's 72-yard touchdown catch in 1998. Plus, we make our predictions for the 99th Territorial Cup game and the other big games of the upcoming weekend.
The good times keep rolling in Tucson, as the Wildcats basketball team just scored its third win over a ranked opponent in five games with an upset at No. 3 UConn. Longtime UA basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen opens the show to provide immediate reaction. Then, Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears joins us to recap the Wildcatsโ win at Cincinnati and preview UAโs final home game of the season vs. Baylor. Plus, we make our predictions for UA-Baylor and the other top college football matchups of the weekend.
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 Brennanโs 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 menโs basketball teamโs 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 Wildcatsโ 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 Catsโ 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 Wildcatsโ 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 โ 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 menโs basketball conference schedule, and our predictions for the weekendโs 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.




