Arizona football may not have the pedigree of Notre Dame, nor the championship count of Alabama, but the Wildcats have thrilled fans and inspired a region for 117 years and counting.
The history of Arizona football features a multitude of legendary players, coaches and moments. The Wildcats have and will continue to serve as a rallying point for the university and the city of Tucson.
The Varsity era
Arizona football started in 1899, and the Varsity—as the team was called at the time—played to a 1-1-1 record. Arizona slogged along during the early part of the 20th century as a program without an identity.