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Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards watches his team during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Arizona, Arizona State renew rivalry after 2020 blowout

By John Marshall Nov. 26, 2021 01:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, a Big 12 Conference logo is displayed on a goal line pylon before Duquesne played TCU in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Big 12 has extended membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston to join the Power Five league. That comes in advance of the league losing Oklahoma and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Arizona quarterback Gunner Cruz runs with the ball against BYU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Arizona looking to take next step against San Diego State

By John Marshall Sep. 09, 2021 02:20 PM EDT

BYU linebacker Payton Wilgar (49) reacts after a missed field goal by Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Hall throws 2 TDs, BYU beats Arizona 24-16 in Las Vegas

By Danny Webster Sep. 05, 2021 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, BYU quarterback Baylor Romney runs during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah. It's a three-QB race to run the offense in place of Zach Wilson, who was the No. 2 overall pick by the New York Jets in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate, File)
Arizona's Fisch era to kick off against BYU in Las Vegas

Sep. 02, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona wide receiver Jamarye Joiner (10) runs n the second half during an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona set to begin Jedd Fisch era

By John Marshall Aug. 19, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal welcomes his team back to the sideline after a first-quarter score against Arizona in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon has won the past two Pac-12 championships and is poised to be in contention to win another. Coach Mario Cristobal has pulled in the conference's top recruiting class the past two seasons and the 2021 class was sixth nationally, including pro-style quarterback Ty Thompson, who will likely battle Anthony Brown for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Pac-12 players poised to break out in 2021 season

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, stands beside quarterback coach Jedd Fisch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona took an unusual step by hiring Jedd Fisch as its football coach. The 44-year-old has a long resume, mostly in the NFL, but did not play football and has limited experience as a head coach, serving as UCLA's interim coach for two games in 2017.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Fisch generating buzz in first spring as Arizona coach

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

FILE - Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches during warm ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Pasadena, Calif., in this Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, file photo. The National Signing Day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Oregon leads Pac-12 in recruiting for third straight year

By John Marshall Feb. 03, 2021 04:20 PM EST

Bruschi returns to Arizona as senior football advisor

Feb. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tedy Bruschi is returning to Arizona football. The school announced Monday Brusci will serve as a senior advisor to...

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, stands beside quarterback coach Jedd Fisch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Dec. 23, 2020 12:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)
Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach

By John Marshall Dec. 23, 2020 12:05 PM EST

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) is brought down by Stanford inside linebacker Levani Damuni (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Stanford won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Arizona State faces Oregon State after emotional win

Dec. 17, 2020 12:44 PM EST

The Latest: Arizona-California football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 09:14 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The football game between Arizona...

Southern California running back Vavae Malepeai celebrates a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Pac-12 announces final weekend of games in football season

Dec. 13, 2020 01:13 PM EST

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

FILE- In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin walks off the field after his team's 24-14 loss to Arizona State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday,, in Tempe, Ariz. Sumlin was fired Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, less than 24 hours after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State that stretched the Wildcats' losing streak to 12 games spanning two seasons. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona State

By John Marshall Dec. 12, 2020 05:50 PM EST

Arizona has fired football coach Kevin Sumlin a day after blowout loss to Arizona State

Dec. 12, 2020 05:38 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has fired football coach Kevin Sumlin a day after blowout loss to Arizona State. ...

Arizona State running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) celebrates with Case Hatch after scoring a touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7

Dec. 11, 2020 10:31 PM EST

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State at Arizona 12/11/2020

Dec. 11, 2020 08:49 PM EST