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TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona and head football coach Jedd Fisch have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season, pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. Fisch has elevated the football program in two seasons, which included a four-win improvement in his second year as head coach.
“Coach Fisch has brought a new level of energy and excitement to Arizona Football, for our student-athletes and for our fans,” said University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins. “With a top-20 recruiting class this past year, an outstanding season, and the kind of integrity and dedication we value at the University of Arizona, he has earned this vote of confidence and I am excited for the bright future he is building for this program.”
The four-win improvement in Fisch’s second year was the third-largest win increase in a single season in program history. The 2022 season saw the Wildcats defeat No. 9 UCLA at the Rose Bowl, which was Arizona’s first top-10 win on the road since 2015. The team went on to defeat Arizona State in the Territorial Cup two weeks later, snapping its in-state rival’s five-game winning streak.
“Jedd’s success on the field, in recruiting and in the community have established a foundation of excellence for our football program moving forward,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. “The wholesale improvement of our program in all…
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