The Big 12 era is officially under way for the Arizona Wildcats – well, almost officially under way. Ahead of Arizona officially becoming a member of the Big 12 Conference on August 2, the Wildcats will participate in their first Big 12 Football Media Days on July 9-10 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Below are all the details you’ll need to watch, stream, and follow along with Arizona, as well as the other 15 schools in attendance for the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Days.
When, Where, & Watch
When: Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10
Coverage begins on Tuesday at 10:00 AM PT with a state of the conference address from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark.
Wednesday morning will feature press conferences from Rich Clark, CFP Executive Director, Matthew Sign, NFF Chief Operating Officer, and John Saccenti, Vegas Bowl/Chair Bowl Season, with ESPN coverage starting at 10:30 AM PT.
Where: Allegiant Stadium; Las Vegas, Nevada
Watch: ESPNU and Big 12 Now on ESPN+ (requires a paid subscription) will provide coverage both days. Host Kris Budden, along with analysts Brock Osweiler, Andre Ware, and Hannah Wing will have coverage for ESPN.
Wildcats: They don’t call it Wildcat Wednesday for nothing! Arizona head coach Brent Brennan is scheduled to appear on ESPNU on Wednesday, July 10, from 1:00-1:15 PM PT, followed by QB Noah Fifita from 1:15-1:20 PM PT. Brent Brennan will also participate in a press conference from 1:20-1:35 PM PT.
All Things Arizona
Arizona was picked to finish fifth in the 2024 Big 12 Media Preseason Poll. The Wildcats received 762 points and three first-place votes.
Five members of Arizona’s roster were named to the 2024 Preseason All-Big 12 Team: WR Tetairoa McMillan, OL Jonah Savaiinaea, K Tyler Loop, LB Jacob Manu , and DB Tacario Davis. The Wildcats’ five selections are the second most in the conference, behind only Oklahoma State’s six.
Players Attending
Arizona: QB Noah Fifita, DB Gunner Maldonado, LB Jacob Manu, WR Tetairoa McMillan
Arizona State: DB Xavion Alford, OL Leif Fautanu, RB Cameron Skattebo, DL Clayton Smith
Baylor: WR Ketron Jackson, LB Matt Jones, RB Richard Reese, LB Keaton Thomas, DB Carl Williams, IV
BYU: DE Tyler Batty, OL Connor Pay, DB Jakob Robinson, WR Darius Lassiter, WR Chase Roberts
UCF: QB KJ Jefferson, RB RJ Harvey, WR Kobe Hudson, DT Lee Hunter, LB Deshawn Pace
Cincinnati: DB Derrick Canteen, P Mason Fletcher, RB Corey Kiner, OL Luke Kandra
Colorado: ATH Travis Hunter, QB Shedeur Sanders, S Shilo Sanders, P Mark Vassett
Houston: OL Tank Jenkins, DB Latrell McCutchin, Sr., LB Jamal Morris, QB Donovan Smith
Iowa State: DB Beau Freyler, WR Jayden Higgins, WR Jaylin Noel, DL J.R. Singleton
Kansas: QB Jalon Daniels, DB Mello Dotson, RB Devin Neal, DE Jereme Robinson
Kansas State: QB Avery Johnson, OL Hadley Panzer, LB Austin Moore, DE Brendan Mott, DB Marques Sigle
Oklahoma State: QB Alan Bowman, RB Ollie Gordon II, LB Nick Martin, LB Collin Oliver
TCU: WR Jack Bech, DL Caleb Fox, QB Josh Hoover, OL Mike Nichols, LB Namdi Obiazor
Texas Tech: RB Tahj Brooks, QB Behren Morton, LB Bryce Ramirez, LB Jacob Rodriguez, OL Caleb Rogers
Utah: TE Brant Kuithe, LB Karene Reid, QB Cameron Rising, DT Junior Tafuna
West Virginia: DB Aubrey Burks, QB Garrett Greene, DL Sean Martin, OL Wyatt Milum
Be sure to follow @AZBandCatSports on X (formerly Twitter) for live coverage throughout the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Days.