KU football at Arizona: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next Big 12 game
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- Kansas and Arizona meet in Tucson; winner secures bowl eligibility Saturday.
- Arizona offense ranks top 35; passing attack averages 266.5 yards per game.
- Kansas QB Jalon Daniels faces Arizona defense that limits opponents to 293.6 total yards.
After a dominant win over Oklahoma State on Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks (5-4, 3-3 Big 12) will attempt to clinch bowl eligibility with a win against Arizona on Saturday.
Arizona (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) defeated Colorado 52-17 on Saturday.
KU football at Arizona: Game details
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8
Where: Arizona Stadium (Tucson, Arizona)
TV: ESPN2
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City
Early betting line: Arizona is a 5.5-point favorite.
Five things to know about KU-Arizona
1. It’s the first matchup between the sides in a long time. Kansas leads the all-time series 3-2-1, but the last matchup was in 1966 — KU won 35-13. This game is a pivotal one for both sides, with each team a win from bowl eligibility.
2. The Wildcats have a solid offense. Arizona ranks No. 31 in the country in points scored per game. A large part of that is due to their stellar passing attack. The Wildcats are averaging 266.5 passing yards and 2.6 passing touchdowns per game.
3. Arizona’s defense isn’t too shabby either. The Wildcats rank No. 28 in points allowed per game (19.9). Teams are averaging only 293.6 yards of total offense against Arizona. That’s mostly due to a strong pass defense, as teams are passing for only 155.3 yards per game against them. This will be a good test for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels after a couple difficult weeks.
4. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita has had an excellent season. So far, he has 2,041 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and four interceptions. He’s also added 84 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He was 11-of-19 for 213 yards and four touchdowns vs. Colorado on Saturday.
5. Keep eye out on Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson. He leads the team in total tackles (59) and solo tackles (34). He also has two interceptions and one sack.
This story was originally published November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM with the headline "KU football at Arizona: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next Big 12 game."
