The Wildcast

ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson earlier this week to share his analysis of Arizona's standout freshmen Zeke Nnaji, Nico Mannion and Josh Green. Schmitz also shares his top standouts in the Pac-12.

Justin Spears, Alec White and Michael Lev provide the latest updates of the Arizona Wildcats football squad and react to the UA's 28-point loss to Oregon this past weekend. What should Kevin Sumlin do with the quarterback situation? Did the defense show improvement? Plus, the guys reflect on a thrilling weekend in the Pac-12.

Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview and predict the outcome of the Arizona-Oregon game on Saturday. Who starts at quarterback, Khalil Tate or Grant Gunnell? How will the defense look three weeks into having Chuck Cecil as the defensive coordinator. Plus, Pac-12 Pick 'Ems for the week.

Sean Miller said there's a possibility Arizona sophomore guard Devonaire Doutrive could return to the Wildcats this week following his suspension. What does Doutrive bring to the UA if he does return? Plus, Justin Spears and Alec White take a look at the early signing period and which recruits to keep an eye on in the future. Who is the X-Factor for the Cats outside of the three freshmen?

The Arizona Wildcats football squad returns from its bye week and will travel to Eugene to face the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. The Wildcats are riding a four-game skid and with three games remaining (Oregon, Utah and ASU), is the UA capable of becoming bowl eligible? Kevin Sumlin announced at his weekly press conference Khalil Tate and Grant Gunnell will compete for the starting quarterback spot this week. Plus, the guys take a look back on the Pac-12 football slate.

Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Ryan Finley discuss Arizona's defensive woes and the biggest issues on that side of the ball along with the two-quarterback system with Khalil Tate and Grant Gunnell. The guys also dives into this week's slate of Pac-12 games.

Justin Spears, Bruce Pascoe and Alec White analyze Arizona's win over Chico State and the current state of the Wildcats. With Devonaire Doutrive (suspended) and Zeke Nnaji (ankle) out, who stepped up for the Wildcats? After Ira Lee's double-double, what will his role be on this Arizona team? Plus, the guys take a look at the newcomers including star freshmen Josh Green and Nico Mannion.

Justin Spears, Ryan Finley, Michael Lev and Alec White preview Arizona-Oregon State at Frog & Firkin', and discuss what the Wildcats need to accomplish to snap their three-game losing streak. How will the defense respond after firing defensive coordinator Marcel Yates? What does Chuck Cecil bring as the new DC? Plus, Pac-12 Pick 'Ems for the week!

Former Arizona Wildcats linebacker Sean Harris joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM earlier this week to discuss being inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, raising two sons and the firing of defensive coordinator Marcel Yates.

Arizona fired defensive coordinator Marcel Yates and linebackers coach John Rushing following the Wildcats' 41-31 loss to the Cardinal. Kevin Sumlin held a news conference Monday to explain his decision and what the next steps are for the Wildcats with UA legend Chuck Cecil as the defensive coordinator and Hank Hobson as the linebackers coach. Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White have a roundtable discussion about the current state of UA football.

Justin Spears discusses Arizona's 10-point loss to Stanford and the current state of the Wildcats heading into the final quarter of the season. The UA utilized two — count 'em two — quarterbacks throughout the game, Khalil Tate and Grant Gunnell. What was unique about the two-quarterback system against the Cardinal? Plus, what's up with Arizona's defense?

Justin Spears and Michael Lev (injured/knee) dive into important headlines and notes heading into Arizona's road matchup with Stanford on Saturday. Could this be Khalil Tate's last stand as Arizona's starting quarterback? Plus, Star sports editor Ryan Finley jumps into the second half of the podcast for Pac-12 Pick 'Ems.

Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White discuss the dicey situation with Arizona's quarterbacks following the 41-14 loss to USC Saturday night. Khalil Tate or Grant Gunnell? Plus, the guys take a look back on a wild weekend of Pac-12 football.

Arizona is at the halfway mark of the 2019 season so Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Ryan Finley have midseason awards for the Wildcats. The categories include offensive, defensive and special teams MVP, top newcomer, top moment, best uniform combo and potential second-half standouts. Plus, the podcast takes a look at this week's slate of Pac-12 football and preview what to expect from Los Angeles when the Wildcats face USC.

Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White kick off the week with a new podcast discussing the latest with the Arizona Wildcats following its loss to Washington. Did the Huskies show the rest of the Pac-12 the blueprint to beat Arizona? What was reasoning behind subbing in freshman quarterback Grant Gunnell in the game with the possibility of hurting his chances to redshirt now that he's played in three games. Plus, the guys take a look around at a wild weekend in the Pac-12.