No. 25 Arizona State (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) hosts Arizona (8-3, 5-3 Big 12) in a Black Friday football clash with Big 12 Championship implications. Both teams want a finale win, but it’s especially crucial for Kenny Dillingham’s Sun Devils, who are chasing a spot in the conference title game.
As Arizona State and Arizona prepare to meet at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, you might be wondering about the kickoff time and which TV and radio stations will cover this high-stakes rivalry. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Black Friday clash.
Arizona vs Arizona State Game Details
Date: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
How To Watch Arizona vs Arizona State
TV Channel: Fox
Livestream: Fubo
Where Do Arizona and Arizona State Stand Heading Into Week 14?
Arizona started the 2025 college football season with wins over Hawaii, Weber State, and Kansas State. Then they faced a speed bump, losing three of four to Iowa State, BYU, and Houston, for a 4-3 mark. But Noah Fifita and the Wildcats regained their composure and won four straight against Colorado, Kansas, No. 25 Cincinnati, and Baylor.
Arizona’s offense has averaged 33.5 points per game, which ranks 29th among all FBS teams this season. The Wildcats are gaining 407.6 total yards per game, with the passing game contributing an average of 251.5 yards per game. Their rushing attack averages 156.1 yards per game.
Arizona’s defense is one of the nation’s best, allowing just 309.5 total yards per game, which ranks 21st among FBS teams, and giving up 20.0 points per game, placing them 24th nationally. The Wildcats rank seventh in the country in pass defense, allowing only 159.7 passing yards per game, while their rushing defense allows 149.8 yards per game, ranking 74th.
Arizona ranks 5th nationally in turnover margin with a +12 mark, and its defense ranks 36th at stopping third-down attempts, holding opponents to a 34.8% conversion rate. The Wildcats’ red zone offense has scored on 81.3% of its trips, and they average 29 minutes and 56 seconds of possession per game, which ranks 68th in the country.
Quarterback Fifita leads Arizona’s offense, throwing for 2,677 yards and a 64.2% completion rate. He has thrown 25 touchdowns and five interceptions this season, contributing to the Wildcats’ success. Senior running back Ismail Mahdi leads the team with 732 rushing yards on 108 carries with four TDs, while Kris Hutson leads the Wildcats’ receiving corps with 645 yards and 4 TDs.
In its last game, Arizona routed Baylor 41-17 on Saturday with Fifita passing for 183 yards with one TD and one INT. Mahdi rushed for 93 yards and one TD and added 11 receiving yards. Hutson finished with 133 yards in nine receptions and one TD.
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Meanwhile, Arizona State began the season by winning four of its first five games against Northern Arizona, Texas State, Baylor, and TCU. In the next four, the Sun Devils alternated between losses and wins, surprising Texas Tech and edging Iowa State.
After the win over the Cyclones, Arizona State started a three-game surge. During this stretch, it outplayed West Virginia and Colorado, setting the stage for the vital showdown against Arizona.
Building on their strong start, Arizona State has seen Kenny Dillingham’s offense rank 40th in the FBS, averaging 417.5 yards per game. The offense features a balanced distribution of passing (219.9 ypg) and rushing (197.5 ypg) while tallying 26.3 points per contest.
Meanwhile, the Sun Devils’ defense sits midpack in the FBS, allowing 220.2 passing yards and 119.2 rushing yards per game for a 42nd-best 339.5 total yards allowed per outing. The defense yields 23.0 points per game, ranking 54th nationally.
Turning to situational play, the Sun Devils enter the showdown ranked 115th in third-down conversions, with a success rate of 33.7% on attempts. They are 59th in the FBS with a +1 turnover margin. Arizona State’s red zone defense, ranked 24th in the NCAA, has limited opponents to a 77.5% success rate in the red zone. They have also been effective in clock management, averaging an eighth-best 33:04 of possession per game this season.
At quarterback, Jeff Sims has proven an efficient replacement for Sam Leavitt, passing for 772 yards in eight games with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Sims, a transfer with experience at Georgia Tech and Nebraska, has a 53.6% completion rate and has rushed for 423 yards on 83 carries with two touchdowns.
Supporting the offense, Raleek Brown leads the team in rushing with 1,078 yards on 173 carries for 4 TDs, while Kanye Udoh adds 235 yards and two scores. Jordyn Tyson has become the Sun Devils’ top receiver with 689 yards and 8 TDs, complemented by tight end Channon Metayer with 379 receiving yards.
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Highlighting recent team achievements, in the 42-17 win against Colorado, quarterback Sims passed for 206 yards at a 45.8% completion rate, with two touchdowns and one interception. Brown ran for 255 yards and caught 33 passes, scoring two touchdowns. Derek Eusebio received four passes for 87 yards and one TD.
The Black Friday game marks the 99th meeting between the two teams all-time. Arizona leads the rivalry, 51-45-1 but Arizona State overwhelmed Arizona 49-7 last season at Tucson.