No. 25 Arizona vs. No. 20 Arizona State in Territorial Cup

No. 25 Arizona and No. 20 Arizona State, both with 8-3 records, meet Friday night in Tempe, Arizona, for the annual Duel in the Desert rivalry game at Mountain America Stadium. The contest, which kicks off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX, pits two teams on late-season winning streaks against each other with the Territorial Cup at stake.

Arizona enters on a four-game winning streak after a 41-17 victory over Baylor on November 22. Quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 183 yards and a touchdown in that game, while receiver Kris Hutson caught nine passes for 133 yards and a score. The Wildcats boast a potent offense that averages 33.5 points per game, ranking 29th nationally, and a defense that allows just 20.0 points per contest, placing 24th in the country. Their plus-12 turnover margin ranks fifth in the Football Bowl Subdivision, providing a clear edge in ball security. Fifita has passed for 2,677 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, with Hutson contributing 645 receiving yards and four scores. Running back Ismail Mahdi has added 732 rushing yards, and Kedrick Reescano has led the team in rushing touchdowns.

Arizona State counters with three straight wins, the most recent...