CFB 2025: Big 12 Wildcats Battle Extreme Heat for Non-Conference Bragging Rights
The last time these teams met, K-State dominated the 2nd half. The ARIZ defense has not surrendered a touchdown in back-to-back games this season. Arizona's defense has forced 7 turnovers in 2 games after logging just 16 all last season.
The defense and home-field advantage make this game a toss-up, as the notorious desert heat, not grit and pride, could be the deciding factor. With afternoon 100°F temps cooling to 91°F (33°C) at kickoff, the Arizona Stadium turf field will radiate the built-up 150°F heat on 51,000 fans and players during the 9pm nighttime game. The skyrocketing ground temperature on turf fields can accelerate fatigue, risk of heat exhaustion and cramps, sap performance, and lead to critical mental mistakes or sideline key players. It could mean the difference between a game-winning drive and a critical fourth-quarter collapse. Can fans and players outlast this extreme heat to witness this rivalry’s winner, as the Wildcats fight off a two-front war in the desert night heat?
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