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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

Arizona hosts unbeaten Utah on Fox Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Plus, Fox's Big Noon Kickoff heads to the UA mall and Prop. 427 passes.

The Tucson Today team2 stories12 sources4 min read

WildcatsTop story

Arizona hosts unbeaten Utah on Fox in primetime Saturday

Arizona hosts Utah on Fox Saturday evening

  • Utah
    Arizona
    Sat., Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m. MSTOn Fox at Casino Del Stadium

Sources: Arizona Desert Swarm, Arizona Daily Star

If you watched Friday's late comeback over TCU, 29-28, here's the sequel. Arizona (7-2) needs a win over Utah (9-0) to keep its Big 12 title game and College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Big 12 announced a 5:30 p.m. MST kickoff at on Sat., Nov. 14.

  • Line: Utah by 2.5 points, per FanDuel Sportsbook
  • Over/under: 53.5 points
  • Against the spread: Arizona 3-6, Utah 8-1
  • Utah scoring: 37.7 points per game, 13th nationally

It's primetime on Fox, and Arizona hasn't hosted a top-3 team since 2007, when No. 2 Oregon came to town and the Wildcats won.

7straight Arizona wins at Casino Del Stadium

The last home loss came in 2025 against No. 18 BYU.

Source: Arizona Desert Swarm

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Fox's Big Noon Kickoff will set up on the UA mall ahead of Arizona-Utah

If you like game-day shows, Fox's Big Noon Kickoff is coming to Tucson this week. Arizona Desert Swarm reports it's the show's first visit to Tucson, that it will take place on the UA mall, and that ESPN's College GameDay decided not to make the trip.

Fox sends its primetime crew to call the game

RoleWho
Play-by-playGus Johnson
Color analystJoel Klatt
Sideline reporterJenny Taft

Source: Arizona Desert Swarm

Arizona (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) moved back up to No. 22 in the AP Top 25, and Utah (9-0, 6-0) sits at No. 2. The second College Football Playoff rankings come out Tuesday.

Arizona is ranked No. 22 and Utah No. 2

No. 22
Arizona in the AP Top 25
No. 2
Utah in the AP Top 25
9-0
Utah's record
7-2
Arizona's record

Source: Arizona Desert Swarm

  • Saturday is Military Appreciation day and a "" for fans
  • Military Appreciation games under Brennan: Arizona 1-1
  • Stripeout games under Brennan: Arizona 1-0

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News Notes

Prop. 427

Pima County voters approved Proposition 427 on Election Day, clearing the way for a $250 million bond for career training across Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz counties. is setting up a community oversight committee to make sure the money is spent legally and transparently. KGUN 9

Prep football

No. 16 Marana won at home in the first round of the playoffs Friday. It was one of two Tucson teams to win, and seven local squads lost on the road. Arizona Daily Star

Swim state

Catalina Foothills boys earned their 15th state title, and Leila Stafford of Catalina Foothills won four gold medals. The Catalina Foothills girls were the team runners-up. ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

Leila Stafford led swim state's individual champions with four golds

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Luke Weibel, Canyon del Oro3
Viridiana Henikman, Catalina Foothills3
Wade Olsson, Tanque Verde3

Roadrunners

Jones scored in overtime Saturday night as Tucson beat Coachella Valley 3-2. It's the Roadrunners' sixth straight win and second straight series sweep. ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

Marathon

The Garmin Marathon returned to downtown Tucson on Sunday, drawing thousands of runners. KGUN 9

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Things to Do

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Saturday, Nov 14th — 8th Annual Truly Nolen Community Car Show: FREE event at 432 S. Williams Blvd. featuring the company's antique collection paired w/ classic entries from local car enthusiasts. Food Trucks, Family-Friendly activities, and Non-Profit booths on-site promoting important local causes. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to "Stuff the Mouse Limo" - all toys provided will be donated to local charities for the holiday season. Call (520) 203-2443 for more event information or to enter your vehicle.

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Remember when a giant Tiki head moved from Magic Carpet Golf on Speedway Boulevard to The Hut on Fourth Avenue in 2009? The man who moved it, local artist Fini, is now the star of a new documentary from Tucson director Josh Dragotta, tracing his Tiki obsession to a booming Oro Valley business. Mahalo, Tucson.

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Arizona beats TCU 29-28 on a late field goal
  2. Sat., Nov. 7Arizona stuns TCU 29-28 with a late onside kick and field goal
  3. Fri., Nov. 6Tucson voters reject the TEP franchise; TUSD eyes 8 closures
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5TUSD recommends closing Steele Elementary, its eighth school closure proposal
  5. Wed., Nov. 4Pima County voters narrowly back a spending increase; Arizona lands at No. 22
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Tucson Todayto me · Mon., Nov. 96:00 a.m.

Arizona hosts unbeaten Utah on Fox Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Plus, Fox's Big Noon Kickoff heads to the UA mall and Prop. 427 passes.

The TLDR

  1. Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah at 5:30 p.m. MST Saturday on Fox
  2. Fox's Big Noon Kickoff will set up on the UA mall
  3. Prop. 427 passes, clearing a $250 million career-training bond
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