TCU vs. Arizona Football: Score, TV Channel and Matchup Guide for November 6, 2026

Information checked: November 7, 2026, at 05:03 UTC (November 6, 10:03 p.m. MST in Tucson).

Arizona took an early 7-0 lead over TCU in their Big 12 football matchup Friday night in Tucson. A CBS Sports game tracker showed that score with 4:54 remaining in the first quarter, after Noah Fifita connected with Isaiah Mizell for a 20-yard touchdown. That is a game snapshot, not a final score; follow the live tracker for the latest result.

The game kicked off at 8:15 p.m. Mountain Standard Time in Tucson (MST, UTC−07:00) on Friday, November 6, at Casino Del Sol Stadium. That was 10:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00) on Friday and 03:15 UTC on Saturday, November 7. ESPN is televising the game. Arizona entered 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 play; TCU came in 4-4 and 2-3.

Destaques

• Arizona led 7-0 in the available first-quarter snapshot; the game was not final.
• ESPN is carrying the game from Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson.
• Arizona entered ranked No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings and No. 24 in the AP poll.
• The Wildcats’ passing attack faces a TCU defense that entered the game allowing 174.6 passing yards per game.

What is the latest score in TCU vs. Arizona?

Arizona scored on its opening possession, with Fifita finding Mizell for a 20-yard touchdown and the extra point making it 7-0. The CBS tracker subsequently showed 4:54 left in the first quarter. Because a live game can change quickly, that score and game clock should be treated as a snapshot rather than a current or final result. The Arizona schedule also provides a game-center link.

Arizona’s early touchdown put a spotlight on a central question in the matchup: whether TCU can limit the Wildcats’ passing game over four quarters. One drive alone cannot settle that question, and the teams’ pregame statistics are more useful as context than as a prediction of the final score.

When and where is TCU vs. Arizona being played?

The Horned Frogs traveled to Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, for a Friday, November 6 conference game. The scheduled kickoff was 8:15 p.m. Tucson time, MST (UTC−07:00), equivalent to 9:15 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−06:00) and 10:15 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00). In UTC, kickoff fell on November 7 at 03:15.

Tucson remains on Mountain Standard Time year-round, which matters when converting the game time for viewers elsewhere. Arizona’s official schedule lists the Tucson kickoff and notes the city’s time-zone practice.

Some older schedules may show Saturday, November 7. The matchup was originally announced for that date, but the conference’s television partners moved it to Friday, November 6. TCU announced the change in April.

How can you watch or follow TCU vs. Arizona?

ESPN is the television home for the matchup. Viewers using a television provider or streaming service can check whether their package includes the ESPN channel. Arizona’s game information lists Wildcats Radio 1290 AM and KHYT 107.5 FM for radio coverage; TCU lists KZPS 92.5 FM and SiriusXM channel 268 among its radio options.

For play-by-play and changing scores, use the team game centers or a live scoreboard. TCU’s game preview also lists its radio and live-stat options. Availability of a stream can depend on the viewer’s provider and subscription.

Why is Arizona’s passing game a key matchup?

Fifita and Mizell arrived with productive seasons behind them. Arizona’s pregame notes said Mizell had recorded three consecutive 100-yard receiving games, totaling 21 catches for 499 yards and four touchdowns during that stretch. Their early scoring connection showed how quickly that combination can affect a game.

TCU, meanwhile, entered allowing 174.6 passing yards per game, according to the CBS game preview. The Horned Frogs’ ability to pressure Fifita and prevent long gains could help determine whether Arizona sustains drives. For Arizona, protecting its quarterback and creating manageable passing situations would give its offense more opportunities to use its receivers.

Those are factors to watch, not guarantees. Turnovers, field position and third-down conversions can change the shape of a game even when one team has a statistical advantage in a particular area.

What do the records and previous meetings tell us?

Arizona entered with the stronger overall and conference records: 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 games, compared with TCU’s 4-4 and 2-3. The Wildcats were coming off a 34-26 loss at Texas Tech, while TCU had beaten Kansas 22-16. Those results are listed in the Big 12’s Arizona schedule and TCU’s schedule.

The teams had met three times before this game, with TCU holding a 2-1 series lead, according to Arizona. TCU won their most recent meeting, 49-28 in Fort Worth in 2024. Friday’s game is their second meeting since Arizona joined the Big 12, giving the series a conference context that its earlier games did not have.

What happens next for TCU and Arizona?

The result will add a conference win to one team’s record and a conference loss to the other’s. Arizona would move to 4-2 in Big 12 play with a victory, while a TCU win would bring the Horned Frogs to 3-3. Those scenarios describe the immediate standings effect; the wider championship race depends on other results and conference tiebreakers.

Both teams are scheduled to play again on Saturday, November 14. Arizona hosts Utah, and TCU returns to Fort Worth to face Kansas State. Check the schools’ schedules for confirmed kickoff times and broadcast details.

FAQ

What channel is TCU vs. Arizona on?

The game is on ESPN.

What time did TCU vs. Arizona start?

It was scheduled for 8:15 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00) in Tucson on November 6, or 03:15 UTC on November 7.

Who won the previous TCU-Arizona football game?

TCU won 49-28 in Fort Worth on November 23, 2024.