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Arizona football enters tough 2nd half with Big 12 title game, playoff bid still in play

Arizona football is facing a pivotal stretch after a 5-1 start, mirroring their 2014 campaign that led to a conference title game and a lone playoff appearance. With a bye week behind them, the Wildcats return to action this weekend against Iowa State, a win that would lock in their second straight bowl berth—a feat last achieved in 2014-15.

Their path to a Big 12 championship remains wide open, as Arizona sits at 2-1 in conference play, tied for fifth with Baylor and Oklahoma State. The top two teams in the league, including undefeated BYU, Texas Tech, and Utah, will vie for the title game in Arlington on December 4, with at least one College Football Playoff spot on the line.

Arizona’s schedule grows more challenging, with six remaining opponents boasting a combined 25-11 record, including matchups against TCU, Kansas State, and Utah. Their first loss came against BYU, but victories over the next six teams could push them into playoff contention, much like their late-season surge in 2025 that lifted them to 17th in the final rankings.

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