Arizona football with chance at historic win vs. Utah
Wildcats have 5 wins over Top 3 teams
TUCSON, Arizona - November 06, 2026 - The Arizona Wildcats are on the brink of rewriting their football history, as they gear up for their first matchup against a Top 3 ranked team since 2007. The Wildcats will host the top-ranked Utah Utes at Casino Del Sol Stadium on November 14, marking an opportunity to end a lengthy drought of losses against elite opponents.
Over the years, Arizona has faced top-ranked teams just six times, winning only once, and their overall record against Top 3 teams stands at a mere five wins and 21 losses. The Wildcats have yet to host a Top 3 team since 2021, when they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Oregon. Should Utah ascend to the top spot, this would mark Arizona's first encounter with the No. 1 team since a 2010 victory over Oregon.
This game presents a golden opportunity for the Wildcats to make history, but their recent record against ranked teams under head coach Brent Brennan has been less than stellar, with a 2-7 record in their current season.
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