The Kansas State Wildcats were among the preseason favorites to win Big 12 title. Instead, they have been one of the most disappointing teams in the 2025 college football season thus far. They desperately need to get back on track when they visit the upstart Arizona Wildcats on Friday night (9 p.m. ET).

This matchup is arguably the most compelling among the five FBS contests because of the implications for both clubs. Arizona (2-0) is looking to bounce back from a 4-8 season, its first under coach Brent Brennan, and his Wildcats face a major step up in level of competition following lopsided wins over Hawaii and Weber State by a combined score of 88-9.

This is a swing game for Arizona's bowl-bid hopes amid a rugged Big 12 schedule. Moreover, a win would do a lot for the morale

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