Arizona vs Arizona State Preview | Who Takes the Territorial Cup in Big 12 Play?

The 100th Territorial Cup arrives under the lights in Tempe as Arizona (8–3) and Arizona State (8–3) collide in a massive Big 12 rivalry matchup on Friday night. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. EST on FOX from Mountain America Stadium. In this episode of Break The Huddle, host Nathan Johnson breaks down every angle of this historic rivalry game — matchups, stats, keys to victory, and our final score prediction. 🔥 GAME PREVIEW Arizona enters riding a four-game winning streak, powered by quarterback Noah Fifita (2,677 yards, 25 TD, 5 INT) and playmakers Kris Hutson and Ismail Mahdi. The Wildcats’ defense has been elite, ranking 7th nationally in passing yards allowed and leading the Big 12 with 16 interceptions. Arizona State has leaned heavily on their dominant front seven and star RB Raleek Brown (1,078 yards). The Sun Devils boast the 5th-best total defense in the Big 12, with Keyshaun Elliott and Jordyn Tyson anchoring both sides of the ball. ASU’s red-zone defense and time-of-possession advantage could be major factors. 🏈 KEY MATCHUPS DISCUSSED Noah Fifita vs ASU’s pass rush Arizona’s No. 1 Big 12 pass defense vs Jordyn Tyson Raleek Brown vs Arizona’s improving front Turnover margin: Arizona (+12) vs ASU (+1) Red zone efficiency & time of possession Can ASU control tempo at home? 📊 RECENT FORM Arizona: 41–17 win over Baylor Arizona State: 42–17 win over Colorado Both teams come in hot, both at 8–3, and both fighting for bowl positioning in a rivalry game that dates back to 1899. 🔮 FINAL PREDICTION We reveal our full score prediction and which team has the matchup edge in the 100th Territorial Cup. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Who wins this year’s Territorial Cup? Drop your score predictions in the comments! And don’t forget to subscribe for more weekly college football previews, picks, and live shows. #arizonawildcats #arizonastatesundevils #big12football #collegefootball