# GAUNTLET: Arizona Wildcats BIG 12 TITLE FAVORITES despite Brutal Road TESTS in 2027 Schedule

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Podcast: [Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wildcats-daily-podcast-on-arizona-wildcats-football-basketball-3551307)
Published: 2026-06-15T13:00:00+00:00
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Arizona Wildcats face an uphill battle in their quest to repeat as Big 12 champs, navigating one of the conference’s toughest road schedules. Can Tommy Lloyd’s squad overcome away games against Houston, Texas Tech, Iowa State, and BYU while defending their home court at McKale Center? The conversation focused on Arizona’s chances to remain undefeated at home, the importance of building early season momentum, and the challenge posed by a more level playing field across the Big 12. A key theme that emerged was roster uncertainty, with Arizona’s power forward slot still undecided due to NCAA eligibility questions. The discussion explored potential international recruits and the impact of losing key players like Mo Krivas, while evaluating the Big 12 pecking order—highlighting Houston, Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Kansas as main threats. Several points were raised, including how a demanding non-conference slate against teams like UConn and St. John’s could sharpen Arizona for the season ahead.

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