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Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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We are just a couple days away from the final home game for Arizona this season as the Wildcats have just two games remaining in the regular season. The Wildcats will welcome a 5-5 Baylor team Coach Alie Shoulder Bag.

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Arizona Wildcats running back Kedrick Reescano (3) runs the ball in the first quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Arizona Wildcats at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 15, 2025. | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Baylor possesses one of the most explosive offenses in the Big 12. They enter this week No. 3 in the conference in total yards (464.9), No. 1 in passing yards (324.4) and No. 5 in scoring (33.2).

Arizona coach Brent Brennan talked to the media on Thursday about his expectations for Saturday's game as well as his previous connection with Baylor coach Dave Aranda. Here are a few takeaways from what he had to say.

Opening statement: We got Nick Foles going into the Hall of Fame, which is a super cool thing. He is a great guy. He has been a great supporter of Arizona football and our staff. He's been really great to me in my time here, came out here my first year and spent a few days during spring practice. We're trying to get him back, but he's got young kids and a busy schedule...

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Mar 8, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is pictured at a Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinal game between his alma mater Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

I think about watching a little bit of that game last night and how it finished for coach Lloyd and the basketball team. How awesome was that. To go on the road and win that game in that environment. I think it speaks to the awesome momentum of our athletic department right now and all the exciting things that are happening. We got a big time game here this weekend. I'm looking forward to honoring our seniors."

On what is impressive about the Baylor offense

Brennan: "They've done just a fantastic job. You watch how explosive they are. All of their wideouts can go. They can all run, they can all make plays, they're all tough and then (Michael) Trigg is something sweat. The other day I used Kellen Winslow, but choose whoever you want. Just really athletic, big body and a coverage problem because of his length and his athleticism...

I felt like going into Cincinnati, we were playing the best offense we had played all year and I get on the plane after the Cincinnati game and I'm watching Baylor play Utah, and I'm like 'Holy smokes. These guys are impressive.' We got our hands full. It's any given Saturday in the Big 12."

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Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg (1) catches a touchdown pass as UCF Knights defensive back Braeden Marshall (4) defends during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan takes off his headset as they secure the win against the Kansas Jayhawks at the end of the fourth quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Brennan: "I think Matt has done a great job. I really believe in coach Oglesby and his ability to develop players. This is year six with (Oglesby) and I together being part of our staff, but I just watched him do that with a lot of sweat young men. He starts by really doing a great job of building a really strong connection and the relationship with the player which allows him to coach that player really hard to be really demanding of that player in that players process of development."

On Brennan's connection with Baylor coach Dave Aranda

Brennan: "I think Dave is a fantastic football coach and maybe even a better person... We've had so much crossover during our time. The first time was winter of 1998, I interviewed for a graduate assistant job at Cal Lutheran. He was a student assistant on that staff, so we met then. He was in the interview process with me and they were peppering me with questions...

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Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda works the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Our paths kept crossing as we were young coaches and then we as got older, we were graduate assistants at the same time. We always had a good relationship We always talked. I really respect him. I think he's a great dude and a great coach."

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Ari Koslow is a sports writer covering the University of Arizona athletics at On SI. Koslow has been covering Arizona sports for several years. Born and raised in Seattle, he is a member Seahawks fan and a longtime sufferer of the Mariners. He is a huge fantasy football fanatic. Koslow is a graduate of Arizona’s School of Journalism.