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Big 12 Football for 2024 will be exciting with 16 teams and who will compete for the championship. Check out the Arizona schedule below.
Team overview from 2023
Arizona went 10-3 in 2023 and 7-2 in the conference during their final year in the Pac-12. Now they will move to the Big 12 and have better competition to work against each week. This past season they average over 400 yards per game on offense. They also put up 300 yards of just passing yards which will be huge in the Big 12. The Wildcats will have to pick up on the running game to fight against some of the bigger schools in this conference. On the defensive side of the ball, they allowed 350 yards a game which will add up during the season and cost them some big games.
Schedule
New Mexico
Arizona begins its 2024 season in the Big 12 at home against the Lobos of New Mexico on August 31. The last time these two faced off was in 2015 and the Wildcats won 45-37. These two opponents have faced off 67 times, and Arizona holds the most wins. Early game predictions are that the Wildcats will win this game.
NAU
The Wildcats take on NAU on Sept 7th at home. Last time these two played each other Arizona took the victory in 2023 with a 38-3 final score. For this game, predictions are that Arionza will take the win before heading on the road.
Kansas State-non conference
Arizona will take on Kansas State on the road on Sept 14 as their final nonconference game of the season. This game will be nonconference as they had already scheduled it before the Big 12 move. The last time two faced off was in 1978 and Arizona posted a shutout of 31-0. These two have faced off seven times over the years. Predictions are that Kansas State will win this game.
Utah
The Wildcats take on the Utes on Sept 28 in Salt Lake City to begin Big 12 play. In 2023 they faced off and Arizona won 42-18. With these two being in the same conference before they have faced off 48 times and Utah holds the overall win ratio. Early predictions are that Utah will win the game.
Texas Tech
Arizona heads home to take Texas Tech on Oct 5. The last time these two faced off was in 2019 and won 28-14. Texas Tech has the overall win ratio and has faced Arizona 42 times over the years. The prediction for this game is that Arizona wins this matchup.
BYU
The Wildcats will be in Provo on Oct 12 to take on BYU. In 2021 BYU won 24-16 in the last game between these two teams. This matchup is tied at 12 wins a piece with one tie. Game predictions are that Arizona will win this game.
Colorado
Arizona heads home to take on Colorado on Oct 19th. These two faced off last year and the Wildcats won 34-31. These two are not shy when it comes to gridiron they have faced off 26 times with Colorado holding the most wins. Arizona is predicted to win this game as well.
WVU
The Wildcats will stay at home on Oct 26 to take on West Virginia. These two have no previous matchups in Football. This will become a regular matchup though for Big 12 fans. Early Predictions are that West Virginia will win this game.
UCF
Arizona begins November on the Road to take on UCF. This matchup also has never been played before so look for this game to be a fun one to watch. Arizona is predicted to win this game.
Houston
The Wildcats will be back at home on Nov 16 to take on Houston. These two last faced off in 2018 and Houston won 45-18. Houston holds the overall wins in just four games. The Wildcats are expected to win this matchup.
TCU
Arizona heads on the road one last time in 2024 to take on TCU on Nov 23. In 2003 these two faced off and TCU won 13-10. These two have faced off only twice in their history and they each have a win. Arizona is predicted to win this matchup.
ASU
The Wildcats will play their final game of the 2024 season at home against their rival ASU on Nov 30th. Last season these two played and Arizona won 59-23. With this being a rivalry game it has been played 97 times with Arizona winning 51 of those matchups. They are also predicted to win the first of many in the Big 12.
