Arizona leads the nation with a plus 1.33 turnover margin per game and SMU is eighth, averaging 0.92 turnovers per game more than their opponent. Turnover margin will be more critical than usual when Arizona plays SMU in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night in San Diego.
Arizona forced 28 turnovers and lost 12 in the 2025 regular season. The Wildcats were fifth nationally with 19 interceptions and tied for 22nd with nine fumble recoveries. Arizona had a plus-16 turnover margin in its nine wins and was even in its three losses.
Arizona forced multiple turnovers in six 2025 games.