Arizona Wildcats in early college football top 25 rankings for 2026
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Are the Arizona Wildcats a Top 25 team in college football in 2026?
Some early 2026 college football rankings think so, sliding Brent Brennan’s team into their initial rankings for next season after Arizona went 9-4 last season.
Arizona faces a tough schedule in 2026, playing at BYU and at Texas Tech and hosting TCU, Utah and Arizona State.
Could Noah Fifita and company compete for the Big 12 title?
Check out what the early college football Top 25 rankings that include Arizona are saying about the team’s chances.
NCAA.com: Arizona No. 25 in early college football ranking
Stan Becton writes: “Arizona returns four-year starter Noah Fifita at quarterback. The Wildcats are coming off a 9-4 season last year and should compete in the Big 12.”
FOX Sports: Wildcats ranked No. 25 in early college football Top 25 ranking
RJ Young writes: “Arizona head coach Brent Brennan returns senior quarterback Noah Fifita after the program notched its second nine-win season in three years — and its first under Brennan. Now, the Wildcats aim to make a serious run at the Big 12 championship.”
On3: Arizona comes in at No. 25 in early college football Top 25 poll
Pete Nakos writes: “In Year 2 under Brent Brennan, the Wildcats saw a five-game improvement as they finished 9-4. Starting quarterback Noah Fifita is back and will be one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the Big 12 in 2026. The Wildcats will need to replace production at wide receiver and running back, but Brennan has shown he’s on the right track at Arizona.”
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: College football Top 25 rankings for 2026 include Arizona Wildcats
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