The Arizona Wildcats now have the expectations of a team that can contend for the title in the Big 12 in the 2026 season, and the moves they made this offseason reflect that. After going 9-4 last season and reaching the Holiday Bowl, Arizona is now officially on many teams’ radar as a team to watch next season. Brent Brennan and his staff have turned the program around in a short time after going just 4-8 in his first season. Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan reacts against the SMU Mustangs in the first half during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Arizona’s Returning Talent The big storyline heading into 2026 is the team's retention. For starters, head coach Brent Brennan is back, and so are his offensive and defensive coordinators.…