Arizona football ranked No. 22 in first CFP rankings of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Arizona football has been ranked No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings released on November 4, 2026. The Wildcats, with a record of 6-2, are looking to strengthen their playoff chances with an upcoming game against TCU on November 6. Currently, Arizona is coming off a loss to Texas Tech, the No. 15 ranked team, and has another defeat against BYU, ranked No. 9. A win against TCU followed by a potential upset over No. 3 Utah could bolster their standings in the Big 12 Championship race and CFP selections.
- •Arizona is 6-2 after losing to Texas Tech and BYU.
- •They face TCU on November 6 and Utah on November 14.
- •Three other former Pac-12 schools are also ranked.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona football ranked No. 22 in initial CFP rankings
"It didn’t take long for Arizona football’s name to be called in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Arizona is ranked No. 22 in this week’s CFP poll, with a pivotal matchup against No. 3 Utah looming if the Wildcats can first get by TCU this Friday. The rankings are an indication of where the […]
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