University of Arizona vs UCLA, Pac 12 football

Arizona tight end Tanner McLachlan, left, hugs wide receiver Jacob Cowing as he celebrates his touchdown catch against UCLA in the second quarter last November. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 27-10 at Arizona Stadium. 

The Arizona Wildcats are No. 17 in the newest College Football Playoff rankings that were unveiled on ESPN Tuesday night. 

It's the highest CFP ranking for the Wildcats since the 2014 season.

The bowl-bound Wildcats have won four straight games since their triple-overtime loss to USC in Los Angeles, including an unprecedented three straight over ranked opponents. Arizona recently beat Colorado 34-31 in Boulder.

No. 17 Arizona (7-3) faces off against No. 22 Utah (7-3) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in Tucson. 

Here's a complete look at the CFP rankings: 

1. Georgia (10-0)

2. Ohio State (10-0)

3. Michigan (10-0)

4. Florida State (10-0)

5. Washington (10-0)

6. Oregon (9-1)

7. Texas (9-1)

8. Alabama (9-1)

9. Missouri (8-2)

10. Louisville (9-1)

11. Oregon State (8-2)

12. Penn State (8-2)

13. Ole Miss (8-2)

14. Oklahoma (8-2)

15. LSU (7-3)

16. Iowa (8-2)

17. Arizona (7-3)

18. Tennessee (7-3)

19. Notre Dame (7-3)

20. North Carolina (8-2)

21. Kansas State (7-3)

22. Utah (7-3)

23. Oklahoma State (7-3)

24. Tulane (9-1)

25. Kansas (7-3)

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch held a news conference on Monday as the Wildcats prepare for Utah following four straight wins. Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star


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Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports