How to Watch SMU vs. Arizona: Holiday Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 2, 2026

Kevin Jennings and the SMU Mustangs and the Arizona Wildcats will meet for the Holiday Bowl. The bowl matchup is January 2, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. Tune in to FOX to see the Mustangs battle the Wildcats.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the SMU Mustangs and the Arizona Wildcats.

How to Watch SMU vs. Arizona

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California
• TV Channel: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

SMU's 2025 Schedule

SMU 2025 Stats & Insights

• SMU is averaging 419 yards per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and rank 87th defensively, yielding 390.6 yards allowed per game.
• SMU has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking second-worst in the FBS (284.7 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Mustangs rank 13th-best on the other side of the ball, putting up 283.5 passing yards per game.
• The Mustangs rank 34th in scoring defense this year (20.7 points allowed per game), but they've been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 32.9 points per game.
• The Mustangs rank 94th in rushing yards this season (135.5 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 105.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
• On offense, SMU ranks 50th in the FBS with a 41.5% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 32nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (105.9).
• The Mustangs have forced 27 total turnovers (fifth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (63rd in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +11, the ninth-best in college football.

SMU 2025 Key Players

Arizona's 2025 Schedule

Arizona 2025 Stats & Insights

• Arizona's defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with 301.6 total yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 404.8 total yards per game, which ranks 47th.
• Arizona has been thriving on pass defense, giving up only 155.9 passing yards per contest (fourth-best). Offensively, it ranks 37th in the FBS by accumulating 254.4 passing yards per game.
• The Wildcats' defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 17th-best in the FBS with 18.9 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, they are posting 32.6 points per game, which ranks 26th.
• In terms of rushing, the Wildcats rank 77th in the FBS on offense (150.4 rushing yards per game) and 63rd on defense (145.7 rushing yards allowed per contest).
• Arizona ranks 65th in the FBS with a 40.1% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 25th-best by giving up a 34.3% third-down rate.
• The Wildcats have a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking second-best at +16.

Arizona 2025 Key Players

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