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Arizona vs Colorado State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Arizona Wildcats | 13 | Arizona leads |
 Colorado State Rams | 3 |
Meetings since 1926: 17, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
13-3-1 Regular season
7-3 Last 10
25-10 Avg score
10 Longest Arizona win run
Biggest Arizona win 47-0 in 1937, a 47-point margin.
Biggest Arizona loss 14-35 in 1977, a 21-point margin.
Every Arizona vs Colorado State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Colorado State win | Tucson | 16-21 |
| 1986 | Arizona win | Tucson | 37-10 |
| 1983 | Arizona win | Tucson | 52-21 |
| 1980 | Colorado State win | Tucson | 13-15 |
| 1979 | Arizona win | Tucson | 33-17 |
| 1977 | Colorado State win | Tucson | 14-35 |
| 1976 | Arizona win | Tucson | 23-6 |
| 1975 | Arizona win | Fort Collins | 31-9 |
| 1974 | Arizona win | Tucson | 34-21 |
| 1973 | Arizona win | Fort Collins | 31-0 |
| 1972 | Arizona win | Tucson | 17-0 |
| 1961 | Arizona win | Tucson | 28-6 |
| 1955 | Arizona win | Tucson | 20-7 |
| 1937 | Arizona win | Tucson | 47-0 |
| 1934 | Arizona win | Fort Collins | 7-3 |
| 1930 | Arizona win | Tucson | 16-0 |
| 1926 | Tie | Fort Collins | 3-3 |
Scores from the Arizona perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1926.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1926, 13-3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Arizona and Colorado State meet.
How to watch Arizona vs Colorado State
When Arizona and Colorado State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Arizona radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Arizona vs Colorado State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Arizona this season
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Arizona vs Colorado State: the essentials
Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado State Rams is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1926, 13-3-1. Across 17 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Arizona vs Colorado State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Arizona Wildcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Colorado State against the whole conference, see Colorado State vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Arizona and Colorado State?
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1926, 13-3-1. The two programs have met 17 times on record.
How can I watch Arizona vs Colorado State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Arizona and Colorado State in the same conference?
No. Arizona plays in the Big 12. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.