Arizona Wildcats Playoff Chances: Arizona Playoff Picture Ahead of Week 3

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The expanded College Football Playoff field in 2024 should help the Arizona Wildcats' playoff chances, but it's still a longshot that the newly-joined Big 12 squad makes the CFP.

Below is a look at the chances the Wildcats make the playoffs in 2024, plus current odds available on Arizona sportsbooks.

Current Arizona Wildcats Playoff Chances for 2024-25

๐Ÿ‘ Playoff Chances:9.1%
๐Ÿ‘Ž Miss Playoffs:90.9%
โญ๏ธ Win Big 12:8.33%
๐Ÿ† Win CFP:0.5%
โœ… Chances Verified:September 2024

What Are the Wildcats' Chances of Making the Playoffs?

The Arizona Wildcats' chances to make the playoffs are at 9.1% based on odds from DraftKings AZ. Other sportsbooks like Sporttrade Arizona may carry different odds as the season progresses.

Latest Arizona Playoff Odds

๐Ÿ‘ Odds to Make Playoffs:+1000
๐Ÿ‘Ž Odds to Miss Playoffs:-2000
โญ๏ธ Odds to Win Big 12:+1100
๐Ÿ† Odds to Win CFP:+20000
โœ… Latest Odds Verified:September 2024

Odds for the Wildcats to make the 2024 playoffs can be found on all legal Arizona sports betting apps.

Wildcats Upcoming Opponents and Schedule

WeekOpponentOdds/Result
1vs. New MexicoArizona (1-0) wins 61-39
2vs. Northern ArizonaArizona (2-0) wins 22-10
3@ Kansas StateArizona +7, ML +220
4BYE---
5@ UtahArizona +9.5, ML TBD
6vs. Texas TechTBD
7@ BYUTBD
8vs. ColoradoTBD
9vs. West VirginiaTBD
10@ UCFTBD
11BYE---
12vs. HoustonTBD
13@ TCUTBD
14vs. Arizona StateTBD

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Arizona Wildcats Playoff Picture

Right now the Arizona Wildcats aren't in the 2024 CFB playoff picture, though they are certainly working their way toward being eligible. Arizona is currently ranked No. 20 in the AP poll which wouldn't be enough to get into the playoffs.

Where Are the Wildcats in the Big 12 Race?

Arizona finds itself tied for first in the Big 12 standings. Conference play hasn't begun yet so the standings don't mean much yet at this point in the season.

TeamOverall RecordBig 12 Record
1. Arizona Wildcats2-00-0
1. Arizona State Sun Devils2-00-0
1. BYU Cougars2-00-0
1. Iowa State Cyclones2-00-0
1. Kansas State Wildcats2-00-0
1. Oklahoma State Cowboys2-00-0
1. TCU Horned Frogs2-00-0
1. UCF Knights2-00-0
1. Utah Utes2-00-0
10. Baylor Bears1-10-0
10. Cincinnati Bearcats1-10-0
10. Colorado Buffaloes1-10-0
10. Kansas Jayhawks1-10-0
10. Texas Tech Red Raiders1-10-0
10. West Virginia Mountaineers1-10-0
16. Houston Cougars0-20-0

Where Are the Wildcats in the CFP Race?

The season is still super early, so all teams are technically in playoff contention. Arizona is currently 30th in playoff odds, which means oddsmakers don't expect the Wildcats to make the 12-team field in 2024.

AZ Wildcats Big 12 and CFP Odds Week-to-Week

Week NumberWin Big 12Make CFPAP Poll Rankings
Preseason+1100+750No. 21
After Week 1+1000+750No. 20
After Week 2+1100+1000No. 20

Where to Bet on the Arizona Wildcats Making the Playoffs

There are plenty of Arizona sportsbooks to place bets on the Wildcats this season, and each sportsbook has its own Arizona sports betting promo to use.

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Looking at Arizona's Playoff History & Results

Arizona has not made the College Football Playoff since its inception in 2014. The Wildcats have participated in 22 bowl games, going 10-11-1. They also made a New Year's Six bowl in 2014, losing to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

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Wes Roesch

Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.

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