Arizona Wildcats Vs SMU Mustangs Scoreboard Livestream | NCAAF Trust & Will Holiday Bowls

Please Like and Subscribe #Wildcats #Mustangs #Arizonafootball #SMU #Trust&WillBowl 🏈 2026 Trust & Will Holiday Bowl Arizona Wildcats vs. SMU Mustangs 📅 Friday, January 2, 2026 📍 Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, CA 🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT 📺 FOX National Broadcast 🌤 Weather: 64° (Clear & cool San Diego evening) 📊 Team Profiles & Season Context 🐻 Arizona Wildcats (9–3) — Big 12 Conference Arizona enters the Holiday Bowl as one of the hottest teams in the country, riding a five-game winning streak and finishing strong in Big 12 play. Head Coach: Brent Brennan QB: Noah Fifita — 2,963 passing yards, 26 TDs, just 5 INTs Offensive Identity: Efficient, mistake-free passing with timely big plays Defense: Physical and disruptive, led by a strong linebacker and secondary unit Momentum: Wins over Baylor, Cincinnati, Kansas, Colorado, and Arizona State 🐎 SMU Mustangs (8–4) — ACC SMU returns to the Holiday Bowl with another solid season, showcasing consistency in their first years competing at a high ACC level. Head Coach: Rhett Lashlee QB: Kevin Jennings — 3,363 passing yards, 26 TDs Offense: Fast-paced, aggressive passing attack with balance on the ground Key Strength: Explosive scoring ability and deep receiving threats Challenge: Inconsistency on defense against disciplined offenses 🔥 Storylines & Matchup Notes 📌 The “Loyalty Bowl” In the era of the transfer portal and NIL, this matchup features quarterbacks who stayed committed to their programs—earning national attention for their leadership and stability. 🆚 Power Conference Clash Big 12 vs. ACC showdown on a major postseason stage with national visibility. 🏈 QB Duel to Watch Fifita’s efficiency vs. Jennings’ volume and explosiveness Both QBs finished with 26 passing TDs this season 📊 Analytics & Odds ESPN Matchup Predictor: Arizona: 47.5% SMU: 52.5% Vegas Line: SMU favored by -2.5 Over/Under: 55.5 points 📈 What’s at Stake 🏆 Holiday Bowl Victory: One of the most respected non-CFP bowls 📣 Program Momentum: Big recruiting and offseason energy boost 🌵 Arizona: Chance to cap a breakout 9-win season 🐎 SMU: Opportunity to prove ACC staying power on a national stage 👇 Drop your score predictions in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more bowl game previews, breakdowns, and live reactions.