The expanded College Football Playoff field should help the Arizona Wildcats' playoff chances one day, but it's not possible for the newly-joined Big 12 squad to make the CFP in 2024.
Below is a look at chances the Wildcats make the playoffs in 2024, plus current odds available on Arizona sportsbooks.
Current Arizona Wildcats Playoff Chances for 2024-25
👍 Playoff Chances:
0%
👎 Miss Playoffs:
100%
⭐️ Win Big 12:
0%
🏆 Win CFP:
0%
✅ Chances Verified:
January 2026
What Are the Wildcats' Chances of Making the Playoffs?
The Arizona Wildcats have no chance to make the playoffs, as their odds are gone from Sporttrade Arizona and other sportsbooks.
The Arizona Wildcats aren't in the 2024 CFB playoff picture. It's not possible for them to make the playoffs after losing at least six games.
Where Are the Wildcats in the Big 12 Race?
Arizona finds itself 15th in the Big 12 standings. It's not possible for them to compete in the Big 12 title game this season.
Where Are the Wildcats in the CFP Race?
Arizona is currently off the board in playoff odds, which means the Wildcats are no longer in contention for the rest of the season.
AZ Wildcats Big 12 and CFP Odds Week-to-Week
Week Number
Win Big 12
Make CFP
AP Poll Rankings
Preseason
+1100
+750
No. 21
After Week 1
+1000
+750
No. 20
After Week 2
+1100
+1000
No. 20
After Week 3
+2200
+2200
Unranked
After Week 4
+2000
+2000
Unranked
After Week 5
+650
+650
Unranked
After Week 6
+1500
+1500
Unranked
After Week 7
+6000
+6000
Unranked
After Week 8
+30000
OTB
Unranked
After Week 9
+50000
OTB
Unranked
After Week 10
OTB
OTB
Unranked
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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.
Arizona's Odds to Make Playoffs FAQs
Arizona has no shot to make the playoffs in 2024 after losing at least six games, including to multiple unranked squads.
No, Arizona has not clinched a spot in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff. The Wildcats cannot make the playoffs this year.
The Wildcats' playoff chances are 0%. This is an implied probability based on Arizona's current betting odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Arizona's odds to make the playoffs are off the board at DK.
Arizona is essentially eliminated from the College Football Playoff after losing at least six games. There's really no way for them to make it.
The first round of the CFP begins December 20-21. Eight of the 12 teams that make the playoffs will play that weekend at the higher-seeded teams' fields, while the remaining four teams will have a bye week in the first round.
Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
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