Both schools went to the Pac-10 to compete for championships and that the conference had more money in revenue and more scholarships offered.
Arizona fought hard with third-ranked Michigan, and ultimately came up short at a chance of an upset.
[19] To date, this remains Arizona’s most recent meeting against Michigan (the Wildcats have yet to host the Wolverines at home, and is unlikely to in the foreseeable future).
In a back and forth game, Arizona State led late in the fourth quarter and the Wildcats had a chance to possibly win it, but missed a field goal in the final seconds to lose to ASU yet again.
[24] Mason would take the Wildcats to the Fiesta Bowl, but would later be forced out due to alleged scandal that involved him and his players.