Arizona gets huge bump in ESPN FPI following win over Hawaii

Fansided | September 1, 2025

Arizona got a huge bump in the ESPN Football Power Index following its 40-6 season-opening win over Hawaii.

Aug 30, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors head coach Timmy Chang shakes hands with Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan at the end of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona moved up 15 spots to 51st in the ESPN Football Power Index following their 40-6 season-opening win over Hawaii on Saturday. The outlook for the 2025 Arizona season has significantly improved and the Wildcats passed several other Big XII teams with the win over Hawaii.