BOLD TAKE: Arizona will WIN NAIL BITER vs SMU in EPIC Holiday Bowl Showdown

Leif Thulin hosts a detailed preview of the upcoming Holiday Bowl matchup between Arizona and SMU. He breaks down both teams’ journeys through the season, noting Arizona’s resilience after early losses and SMU’s near-miss of another College Football Playoff appearance. The episode dives into team statistics, strengths, weaknesses, and key players—highlighting Arizona’s strong pass defense and SMU’s explosive passing offense, as well as both teams’ ability to force turnovers. Leif outlines critical keys to victory, strategic matchups, and delivers his prediction for the game, emphasizing the importance of turnovers, field position, and red zone efficiency. The episode wraps up with insights on how Arizona can claim a ten-win season and stay ahead of their rivals, making it a comprehensive guide for fans ahead of the big game.

00:01:08 — Game preview
00:06:34 — Key quarterbacks
00:11:04 — SMU offense overview
00:16:00 — Arizona’s passing attack
00:27:54 — Score prediction

Arizona Wildcats, SMU Mustangs, Holiday Bowl, college football, bowl game, game preview, Leif THulin, turnovers, pass defense, quarterback matchup, predictions, analysis, Big 12, ACC, Noah Fifita, Kevin Jennings, red zone efficiency, field position, football podcast, sports podcast, Locked On Wildcats

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