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Arizona vs SMU
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Arizona Wildcats | 1 | SMU leads |
 SMU Mustangs | 2 |
Meetings since 1938: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
1-2 Last 3
18-20 Avg score
1 Longest Arizona win run
Biggest Arizona win 28-6 in 1985, a 22-point margin.
Biggest Arizona loss 7-29 in 1938, a 22-point margin.
Every Arizona vs SMU meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | SMU win | Neutral | 19-24 |
| 1985 | Arizona win | Tucson | 28-6 |
| 1938 | SMU win | University Park | 7-29 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Arizona perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1938.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
SMU Mustangs lead the series since 1938, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Arizona and SMU meet.
How to watch Arizona vs SMU
When Arizona and SMU 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 SMU 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 SMU: the essentials
Arizona Wildcats vs SMU Mustangs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). SMU Mustangs lead the series since 1938, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Arizona vs SMU 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 SMU against the whole conference, see SMU vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Arizona and SMU?
SMU Mustangs lead the series since 1938, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Arizona vs SMU?
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 SMU in the same conference?
No. Arizona plays in the Big 12. SMU plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.