USA Today has released its top 138 college football teams after spring ball. Arizona opens up at No. 17 on the list. This is a good starting point where the Wildcats left off last season. The thought of being in the top 25 was a near impossibility two seasons ago. So, the fact that they are No. 17 on this list is very impressive. That says a lot about head coach Brent Brennan and the coaching staff. cats checking in at 1️⃣ 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/SPKhTzF24W — Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) May 1, 2026 The Wildcats went 9-4 last season and made the Holiday Bowl. They unfortunately lost to SMU in the bowl game, but it was still a successful season. The Wildcats will look to build off the success they sustained last season. Wildcats Becoming Big 12 Contender Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images There are only two Big 12 teams that are ranked higher on this list. Texas Tech comes in at No. 10. They won the Big 12 championship last season and earned a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.…