There hasn’t been very much to get excited about when it comes to the college football season for the Arizona Wildcats in 2024.
All of the magic from last season’s team looks to have disappeared. After winning their first two games of the year, they have lost five out of their next six contests. Currently riding a four-game losing streak, just reaching bowl eligibility this season will be a challenge.
With four games remaining in the regular season, there isn’t much time left to turn things around. If they are going to end the campaign on a high note, you can expect wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to be in a starring role.
The junior from Waimanalo, Hawaii has been one of the most productive pass catchers in the nation this season. He has recorded 57 receptions for 982 yards and five scores, placing ninth and third in catches and yardage to this point.
While he has collegiate eligibility remaining beyond the 2024 campaign, the NFL is calling. It would not surprise anyone if he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and began his professional career next year.
Some draft analysts believe that he could be a top 10 pick whenever he declares given his incredible skill set. Measuring in at 6’5” and 212 pounds, he has the build of someone who can dominate and be a No. 1 receiver at the next level.
McMillan would be a massive upgrade for several franchises in the NFL. But, in the opinion of Matt Miller of ESPN, the best professional fit for the Wildcats star is the Dallas Cowboys.
“Dallas is in desperate need of more options in the passing game, and McMillan’s ability to win jump balls with his great length would work beautifully alongside CeeDee Lamb. McMillan’s 6-foot-5, 212-pound frame makes him dynamic on 50-50 balls in both the red zone and the open field, and he has shown enough speed after the catch to be productive on screens and short routes where he has room to run post-catch. The Cowboys must expand their passing game, and McMillan’s size and big-play production would prevent defenses from overfocusing on Lamb,” the ESPN draft analyst wrote.
Finding a consistent threat opposite CeeDee Lamb in the passing game has been a challenge for the Cowboys. It has essentially been a one-man show for the second-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL through the air.
The former Oklahoma product has had no issues producing despite being the main focus of every defensive coordinator’s game plan. But, it would take some pressure off bringing in a player of McMillan’s caliber.
Those two, along with Jalen Tolbert, would give Dallas a formidable trio to rely on at the position. Lamb has been targeted nearly twice as much this season as Tolbert, which speaks volumes to how much this passing offense needs a boost like the one the Arizona standout can provide.
The 2026 Arizona Legacy Races in Buckeye, Ariz., are ringing in a new year for futurity horses December 30 – January 6, at the Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center. Formerly known as the MVP Futurity and Greg Olson Futurity, these two races have been a staple in many professional trainers’ schedules for decades. This year, the two events boast $22,000 in added money.
Linzie Lindsey and Fame Dancin Yola claimed the Round 1 win with a 17.577 for $1,959. Barbara Merrill rode TKW Eye Am Tess to the 2D win.
After finishing out of the 1D money in Round 1, Loralee Ward and Dark Honey ran the fastest time of the futurity with a 17.030 to claim the Round 2 win. The duo also earned the Futurity Reserve Championship for $1,652.
Lindsey and Fame Dancin Yola finished second in Round 2 with a 17.164, adding $1,603 to their futurity earnings and claiming the Futurity Championship for another $2,019.
Jenna Duhon and PMC AintSheBeautiful earned the Round 2 2D win. In the 2D Average, it was Estella Martin and Quanahs Kingdom claiming the win.
Round 1 of a very tough Derby went to Jana Bean and Feature This Goodbye with a 17.268. 2025 futurity standout Blissful Version and Lora Nichols finished second in Round 1 with a 17.282, won Round 2 with a 17.032, and claimed the Average win.
“Buddy” and Nichols were in contention for the highest money-earning futurity horse of the previous season, before the cancellation of the last two major events of the season due to EHV-1. By $7 million sire Winners Version, Buddy banked over $300,000 in his futurity year.
Megan McLeod-Sprague and Seis Corona (“Jagger”) were hot off the 2025 National Finals Rodeo. The duo won the Roohide Hot Rod with a 17.004 for $1,368. They also earned the Friday Open 1D win for $1,083.
With the first 16-second run of the weekend, Sherry Cervi and MP Meter My Fame won the Saturday Open 1D with a 16.969.
Rita Cheeney and HP Dash Ta Fairfax ran the only other sub-17-second run of the weekend, with a 16.996 that took the top spot in Sunday’s Open 1D.
Nichols and Buddy doubled down on their derby earnings, placing deep in the Open 1D both days, as well as the Roohide Hot Rod, and Big Time Boss.
Youth competitor Tabitha Dyal also had an outstanding weekend, earning Open 1D money Friday, Saturday, and Sunday aboard Slym Shady. She swept the Youth 1D on Slym Shady and earned Open 1D, Open 2D, and Youth 1D checks on Promise Me Fame Guys and Smooth Operraider. Dyal wrapped up her weekend with several checks in the Big Time Boss.
Authorities say a prominent California agriculture heir is accused of traveling to Arizona to kill his estranged wife amid a bitter divorce, a case now drawing national attention for its cross-state trail and high-profile ties.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today’s Digital Pregame Show presented by Little Caesars, J.B Long, D’Marco Farr, and Maurice Jones-Drew preview the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 18 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. The trio discuss key players to watch, game predictions, and more. Tune in for kickoff at 1:25pm PT on FOX.
Hamas builds new terror regime in Gaza, recruiting teens amid problematic election
Indianapolis Colts playoffs: Updated elimination scenario, AFC standings, playoff picture for Week 17
Roads could remain slick, icy Saturday morning in Philadelphia area, tracking another storm on the way
Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: ‘Just the tip of the iceberg’
Podcast: The 2025 EU-US relationship explained simply
For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos
Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
Winter storm brings heavy snow and ice to busy holiday travel weekend
