Odds, Stations in 99th Territorial Cup for No. 25 Arizona Against No. 20 ASU

Arizona will be looking or its ninth win of the season as it takes on rival ASU in the 99th Territorial Cup.
Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Last Saturday was a cold, cloudy day in Tucson with a game between two great offensive units in Arizona (8-3, 5-3 Big 12) and Baylor that are averaging over 30-plus points per game this season.

Despite the two blazing offensive units, the weather set the tone with both defenses playing solid ball and Arizona’s making the plays when the team needed it the most. 

Cornerback Treydan Stukes came up with an interception in the red zone with the Wildcats leading 21-17 at the start of the fourth quarter to help the Bears stay out of the end zone.

Arizona went on to score on the falling drive that led to a 41-17 victory over Baylor (5-6, 3-5) to capture the eighth win of the season.

Arizona now sits at 8-3 after going 4-8 a season ago and will head up to Tempe to take on in-state rival Arizona State in the Territorial Cup. 

After going 4-3 through the first seven games, the Wildcats have won four-straight games, shocking the fan base, media and the nation.

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Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan celebrates with quarterback Noah Fifita (1) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Now, the Wildcats will face off against in-state rival ASU in the 99th Territorial Cup and will be looking for their ninth win of the season.

Game Info

  • Game: No. 25 Arizona (8-3, 5-3 Big 12) at No. 20 ASU (8-3, 6-2 Big 12)
  • Time: 7 p.m. (MST)
  • Location: Mountain American Stadium | Tempe, Ariz.
  • TV: FOX
  • Radio: 1290 AM | Sirius XM: 84
  • Odds: Arizona (-1.5) | O/U: 48.5

Arizona has been one of the better second half teams in the Big 12 with comeback wins over Cincinnati, Kansas and Baylor after trailing at the half. Plus, the defense has been stellar in the second part of the game and has shut down opponents to give the WIldcats a fighting chance.

Injuries have really hurt this Arizona State team and has made the offense one dimensional making them an easier target for Danny Gonzales to draw something up to slow things down.

On the offensive side of the ball, Arizona has been very balanced with the rushing attack and letting Fifita carve teams up through the air. Seth Doege has helped stabilize an offense that struggled for most of the 2024 season.

Arizona is deep at the running back and receiver positions and can hurt a defense in many different ways making them extremely hard to keep off the scoreboard.

The only problem that could come up against ASU is the play of the special teams unit More specifically the kicking game with Michael Salgado-Medina struggling this season and only hitting 64% of his attempts.

The Territorial Cup game is one that is not forgiving when it comes to sloppy special teams play and it can bite you in the butt.

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Troy Hutchison
TROY HUTCHISON

Troy Hutchison grew up attending Arizona athletic events, which gave him a unique perspective and knowledge of the athletic department's rich history. He attended UA and began covering the Wildcats in 2018. As the Arizona Wildcats Beat Writer on SI, he is set to deliver wall-to-wall coverage to give fans an in-depth perspective.

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