Arizona Wildcats Improve Bowl Eligibility Odds After Midseason

The Arizona Wildcats football team has experienced a mixed 2025 season under coach Brent Brennan, starting strong with three wins but losing three of their last four games, including narrow defeats to Houston and BYU. Despite defensive struggles, particularly against the run, the team remains in a good position to secure a bowl game, needing two wins in their final games to be bowl eligible. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) projections have improved for Arizona in four of its last five games, with the team now favored to win against Colorado, Kansas, Baylor, and Arizona State, while remaining underdogs at Cincinnati. The FPI projects Arizona to finish with about 6.4 wins, reflecting an 81.1 percent chance of reaching bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, Arizona State faces a tougher path toward the Big 12 Championship after a loss to Houston, with projections placing them in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl or Sun Bowl, whereas Arizona is predicted to play in the New Mexico Bowl. Overall, Arizona's improved efficiency and favorable schedule position them well for postseason play despite recent setbacks.