Arizona’s hopes for a bowl game have been dashed, but they have one last chance to salvage their season in the upcoming Duel in the Desert against rival Arizona State. The Sun Devils, surprisingly successful this season with a 9-2 record, have a shot at the Big 12 Conference Championship game and possibly even the College Football Playoff. Arizona State’s turnaround has been impressive, especially considering they were picked to finish last in the Big 12 before the season started. The Wildcats are looking to play spoiler to their rivals’ postseason aspirations and repeat their dominant performance from the previous year’s matchup.
In 2023, Arizona handedly defeated Arizona State 59-23 behind a standout performance from quarterback Noah Fifita and receiver Tetairoa McMillan. The Wildcats hope to recapture that success and add another victory to their all-time series lead over the Sun Devils. With both teams running high-powered offenses, the Duel in the Desert promises to be an exciting showdown for fans in Tucson.
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