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McLaughlin: Arizona 2025 Surprise Team in Big 12?

> Spencer talks about what a win over Kansas State on Friday would mean for the Wildcats


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

September 11, 2025



Big 12 logoArizona has not played a high-quality opponent yet, but it has been impressive on the field so far.

Brent Brennan still has quarterback Noah Fifita at the helm, and if they beat Kansas State this week, they could be this year’s Arizona State.

Plus, a look at the ‘Backyard Brawl’ this week.

Arizona football logoThis segment is from Thursday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin.

UNDERRATED? Arizona Wildcats SNEAKY strong start can be PROVEN legit Big 12 contender vs Kansas St

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