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Wildcat Country
by Wildcat Country
An Arizona Wildcats podcast featuring commentary, analysis and interviews.
Episodes
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Arizona football midseason report with Barrett Baker
The Wildcats have reached the season's midpoint (and their bye week) with a 5-1 record and back-to-back Big 12 wins. Can Arizona really make a push to win the Big 12 Championship? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us with his usual in-depth analysis. Plus, thoughts on UA men's...
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Rich Rodriguez previews Arizona vs. West Virginia, reflects on his time in Tucson
It's a bonus episode of Wildcat Country as we get to catch up with former Arizona and current West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez to preview Saturday's matchup in Morgantown. Coach Rodriguez shares his memories of being the Wildcats' head coach, including some stories we hadn't heard...
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Arizona vs. West Virginia preview with Chris Brown from AZBandCatSports.com
Arizona football is coming off its most complete performance of the season, but it came at a high cost with the loss of Tre Spivey for the year. Can the Wildcats weather that loss, along with the possible absence of other stars on offense, when they travel to Morgantown to face Rich Rodriguez and...
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Arizona beats Washington State: A recap and early Cincinnati preview
Arizona overcame a (very) rough start in Pullman to earn a 10-point win at Washington State. The Wildcats are 3-1 heading into their first Big 12 home matchup next weekend vs. Cincinnati. We recap UA's comeback win at Wazzu and look ahead to the Wildcats' game against a Bearcats team that just...
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Arizona football report & Washington State preview with Barrett Baker
As expected, Arizona is 2-1 through three games in the 2026 season - but there are multiple causes for concern for the Wildcats going forward. Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to dive into the positives and negatives through the first quarter of the season, and look ahead to...
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Deep dive into Arizona football with Justin Spears
After a tough loss at BYU, the Arizona Wildcats are left to regroup heading into the rest of their non-conference schedule. What changes need to be made going forward? Justin Spears, UA football beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, joins us with some in-depth analysis on the state of the...
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Arizona vs. BYU preview and predictions with Hype Train Podcast host Joe Wheat
Arizona took care of business in Week 1 vs. NAU, but business will pick up significantly for the Wildcats when they head to Provo to take on No. 15 BYU. Joe Wheat, cohost of the Hype Train Podcast, joins us for some in-depth analysis and prediction for Saturday's showdown. Plus, we make our picks...
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Arizona-NAU preview and predictions with Barrett Baker
Week 1 of college football is here, and our friend and frequent guest, former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker, is here to help us preview the Wildcats' season and what he wants to see from UA in its opener against Northern Arizona. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona-NAU and the...
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ARIZONA FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW: Interviews with Noah Fifita, Danny Gonzales & Seth Doege
Get ready for the Arizona Wildcats' 2026 football campaign by checking out our interviews with quarterback Noah Fifita, Offensive Coordinator Seth Doege and Defensive Coordinator Danny Gonzales.
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College Football 2026: Arizona, Big 12 and CFP predictions with Blair Willis
Can the Arizona Wildcats improve up their 9-win 2025 season?Who will the CFP finalists and Heisman Trophy winner be? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to answer these questions and predict some games from "Week 0" of the 2026 college football season. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin GM Mike...
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Our 2026 Big 12 football predictions
It's time once again for Eric and Shane to take their best stab at predicting the finish for all 16 Big 12 football teams. They break it down one team at a time. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's Noah Fifita Heisman campaign, and reaction to the men's basketball team's first overseas exhibition game.
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Phil Steele previews the Arizona Wildcats' 2026 football season
For the sixth year in a row, the great Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's College Football Preview, is kind enough to join us to preview Arizona football - and his thoughts on the Wildcats heading into 2026 may surprise you! Plus, our thoughts on Ismail Mahdi and Max Harris rejoining the…
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Arizona football and basketball preview with Ali Farhang
Arizona looks to have solidified its frontcourt with the addition of Clemson transfer RJ Godfrey. Are the Wildcats a Final Four contender once again - and can UA football really compete for a Big 12 championship? Ali Farhang, cohost of Spears & Ali on ESPN Tucson, joins us to share his thoughts.
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Football and basketball updates and predictions with Pete Fiutak & Reggie Geary
Football season is just over a month away, and CollegeFootballNews.com editor Pete Fiutak joins us to predict whether Arizona can overcome a tough schedule to contend in the Big 12. Plus, former UA hoops star turned radio analyst Reggie Geary looks ahead to the 2026-27 basketball season.
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Arizona basketball summer update with Ryan Hansen
Has Tommy Lloyd successfully reloaded Arizona basketball heading into the 2026-27 season? UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to break down next season's roster, and whether the Wildcats can repeat last season's success. Plus, Eric and Shane dish on UA Night at Chase Field in Phoenix.
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A CHAT WITH NOAH FIFITA: 2026 preview, ups and downs at Arizona, and his legacy
We chatted with Noah Fifita twice while he was still in high school - and over five years later, we have a chance to catch up with the record-setting Arizona Wildcats quarterback. Noah looks back to his favorite Arizona memories and the ups and downs of his college career, and looks ahead to his...
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Football predictions, Tommy Lloyd's NBA buyout clause - and Kerr Kriisa
It's the middle of summer, but we have plenty to talk about. What should we make of the NBA buyout clause in Tommy Lloyd's contract? Does Jaden Bradley rank among the best point guards in UA history? Is Arizona football really going to go 4-8 next season? And, oh yeah, that Kerr Kriisa thing.
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Deep dive into Arizona's offense with Offensive Coordinator Seth Doege
Arizona returns Noah Fifita and key pieces of the offensive line from last year's 9-win team, but the Wildcats have been required to reload at other key positions. Arizona offensive coordinator Seth Doege joins us for a position-by-position breakdown heading into 2026, returners and newcomers to...
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🏜️ Arizona roundup: NBA Draft, Desiree Reed-Francois' future and more
Brayden Burries is headed to Milwaukee, Koa Peat is staying home, Desiree Reed-Francois may be headed out of town, and President Garimella may not be far behind. We break it all down in a "free-for-all" edition of Wildcat Country.
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Deep dive into Arizona's defense with defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales
The Arizona Wildcats' defense was one of the most surprising units in college football in 2025. Can we expect a repeat performance (or better) in 2026? Defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales joins us for a position-by-position breakdown, thoughts on the 100th Territorial Cup game, the Brendan…
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Brendan Sorsby reaction, latest hoops news - and Mackenzie Hamilton's show debut!
We're reacting to the fallout of the court decision to allow Brendan Sorsby to play football at Texas Tech next season. Should Arizona and other Big 12 schools refuse to play the Red Raiders in 2026? Plus, Arizona Wildcats reporter Mackenzie Hamilton makes her Wildcat Country debut to discuss her...
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🏀 KOA'S GONE... WHAT NOW? Arizona offseason basketball report with Fran Fraschilla
Koa Peat is officially NBA-bound, leaving Arizona with a big hole at the power forward position heading into next season. How will Tommy Lloyd fill it, and how will the rest of the roster shake out? ESPN hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us with an early preview of the 2026-27 season. Plus, did...
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🔎 CATS IN REVIEW: The best and worst of 2025-26 (and a new intro!)
Arizona's 2025-26 athletic season is nearly complete, and we have some thoughts on the biggest surprises, biggest disappointments and best games and moments of one of the most memorable seasons in recent years. Plus, thoughts on the the future of the softball and baseball programs, a recap of an...
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🎾 Arizona men's tennis Elite Eight preview with Clancy Shields
When Arizona isn't a basketball school, it's a tennis school. Clancy Shields, head coach of the men's tennis team, joins us to discuss the Wildcats' run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA championships, and what it'll take to knock off top-seeded Wake Forest in Athens. Plus, the latest on Koa Peat's...
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"State of the Wildcats" episode with AZ12's Mike Luke
It’s a Wildcat Country crossover event! Mike Luke, host of the AZ12 Wildcats Podcast, joins us for a “State of the Wildcats” episode. Topics include: Should Koa Peat return to Arizona? What will the athletic department look like by year’s end? And with Texas Tech possibly losing its starting QB…
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Arizona spring football recap + basketball roster update
How is Arizona football looking after spring camp, and can the Wildcats keep the momentum going after an impressive 2025? Barrett Baker makes his record 31st appearance on Wildcat Country to share his thoughts. Plus, should we be concerned with the lack of transfer portal activity for UA men's...
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Arizona basketball season recap + early 2026-27 preview with Matt Muehlebach
The transfer portal is open, and Arizona men's basketball has made a couple early moves - but a lot of questions are still unanswered. Former Wildcat and current broadcaster Matt Muehlebach joins us to look back at an outstanding season and share reasons for optimism going forward. Plus, what...
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Final Four & Season Recap: Where does Arizona basketball go from here?
Tommy Lloyd's future in Arizona has been secured, but the Wildcats' incredible season ended with a resounding defeat to eventual national champion Michigan. How will the 2025-26 Wildcats be remembered - and what should we make of the Desiree Reed-Francois situation? Eric and Shane reflect on an...
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🔥 FINAL FOUR PREVIEW (and Tommy Lloyd chatter) with Bruce Pascoe and Brian Rauf
The Arizona Wildcats' reward for making their first Final Four in 25 years? A Michigan team that appears to match them on both sides of the ball. Bruce Pascoe, longtime UA men's hoops beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, joins us to preview the matchup, and the speculation swirling around…
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🔥 FINAL(LY) FOUR! Reaction to Arizona's first trip in 25 years
It happened. After a quarter-century drought, the Arizona Wildcats are back in the Final Four after a dominant second half vs. Purdue. Shane and Eric react and look ahead to what awaits the Wildcats next weekend.
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🔥 ON TO THE ELITE EIGHT: Arizona vs. Purdue preview & prediction
Arizona made light work of No. 4 seed Arkansas in the Sweet 16 to advance to its first Elite Eight in 11 years. Can the Wildcats finally get over the hump and reach the Final Four for the first time in a quarter century? Eric and Shane react to the win over the Razorbacks and preview Saturday's...
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Arizona Sweet 16 Preview with Matt Muehlebach and Brian Rauf
For the fourth time in five years, the Arizona Wildcats are in the Sweet 16 – but has Tommy Lloyd put together the team that will finally get UA back to a place they haven’t been in a quarter century? College basketball analyst Matt Muehlebach and college hoops writer Brian Rauf join us to…
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Arizona NCAA Tournament Preview & Predictions with Fran Fraschilla
The Arizona Wildcats are the favorites of many to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament. ESPN college hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to reveal whether he's among those who believe UA is the team to beat, and who has the best chance to hang with the Cats in the West Region. Plus, we make our...
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⚡ INSTANT REACTION: Arizona's draw in the NCAA Tournament
As predicted, Arizona earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region after winning the Big 12 regular-season and tournament championships. Eric and Shane provide their initial reactions and make some early picks from the brand-new, state-of-the-art sports bar at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino!
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BIG 12 TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Can Arizona become a double Big 12 champ?
The Arizona Wildcats closed the regular season with a program-best 29th win at Colorado. Can the Cats ride the momentum into the NCAA Tournament with a Big 12 Tournament title? We make our predictions for UA's fate in Kansas City. Plus, is Jaden Bradley a deserving Big 12 Player of the Year? And…
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🏆 BIG 12 CHAMPS: Reaction & Analysis with Ryan Hansen
It's the 300th episode of Wildcat Country, and the first of (hopefully) many Big 12 championships for Arizona men's basketball. Arizona radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to recap Zona's big wins over Kansas and Iowa State, and look ahead to the conference and NCAA Tournaments. Plus, we make our...
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🔥 CATS BACK ON TRACK: Matt Muehlebach breaks it down
Arizona weathered the injury storm and pulled out a big win at then-No. 2 Houston, followed by a grind-it-out victory at Baylor. Can UA get healthy and keep the momentum going as it heads into big-time home matchups vs. Kansas and Iowa State - and what else do the Cats need to do to secure a No.…
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REACTION: Cats beat BYU, but health concerns loom large
Arizona men's basketball ended a two-game skid with a win over BYU in Tucson - but the Wildcats are shorthanded, with no timetable for the return of freshmen Koa Peat and Dwayne Aristode. Can the Wildcats remain competitive in the meantime? We provide an outlook for the rest of the regular…
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Arizona vs. Texas Tech picks with Joe Lopez + early football preview with Barrett Baker
The men's basketball team's undefeated run came to an end at Kansas. How will the Cats respond? Joe Lopez, host of the Texas Tech "Tortillas & Takes" podcast, helps us break down Saturday's showdown with the Red Raiders in Tucson. Also, former UA captain Barrett Baker joins us to react to Brent...
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🔥 BEST START IN PROGRAM HISTORY: Rest-of-Season Outlook with Ryan Hansen
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball is off to its best-ever start following wins at BYU and the team up north. UA basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to discuss the Cats' success, and whether any of the tough opponents remaining on their schedule can slow them down. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin...
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🔥 CATS BEAT BYU, MOVE TO 21-0: Analysis with Fran Fraschilla
Arizona survived a late scare (and Tony Padilla) to earn a big win at BYU and remain undefeated. Fran Fraschilla, who called the game on ESPN, joins us to share his thoughts on the victory, and whether he thinks the Wildcats look like the team to beat in March. Plus, reaction to the 2026 UA...
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🔥 UNANIMOUS NO. 1: Arizona rest-of-season outlook with Casey Jacobsen
For the first time in program history, Arizona men’s basketball is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP poll. FOX Sports analyst Casey Jacobsen, who called the Arizona-ASU game last week, joins us to reveal whether he agrees that the Cats are the nation’s best team, and how they can stay on top....
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🔥 ZONA STILL #1: Midseason Report with Matt Muehlebach
Another week, another pair of wins for top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball. Former UA standout and current TV commentator Matt Muehlebach stops by to discuss whether this team has any weaknesses, and whether it’s too early to start thinking about March. Plus, thoughts on Arizona football’s…
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HOLIDAY BOWL REAX: Opt-outs, offensive struggles & early 2026 preview
Thanks in part to some significant opt-outs, Arizona Wildcats football ended the season 9-4 with a Holiday Bowl loss to SMU. Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to recap the game, the opt outs, the in-game atmosphere, and where the Cats go from here. Plus, predictions for Arizona...
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🎉 HOLIDAY BOWL + Big 12 Basketball Preview with Barrett Baker & Reggie Geary
It's Holiday Bowl week, and former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the Wildcats' showdown with SMU in San Diego. Plus, former Arizona basketball star turned radio analyst Reggie Geary stops by to preview the No. 1 Cats' Big 12 schedule. And we review our favorite (and...
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🔥 Deep Dive into the No. 1 Wildcats + Holiday Bowl Preview with an SMU Expert
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…
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🔥 Down goes Bama, SDSU next: Reaction from Fran Fraschilla
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...
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🔥 ARIZONA IS NO. 1: Reaction + Zona-Alabama preview with Matt Muehlebach
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...
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🏆 TERRITORIAL CUP RECAP + Arizona vs. Auburn preview with Victor Yates & Bruce Pascoe
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…
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🏆 TERRITORIAL CUP preview with Brad Brennan and Barrett Baker
For just the third time in 40 years, we have a ranked vs. ranked Duel in the Desert. Former UA wide receiver Brad Brennan (Brent’s 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 -...
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