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- Intel: Training camp opens Wednesday for Arizona football, and there's plenty to keep an eye out for

- Offensive-line depth is Arizona's biggest camp concern; the host believes a single injury could force damaging reshuffling similar to Josh Oglesby's first season. - Tyler Powell missed spring practice with an injury but is expected to be healthy for camp, while Oscar Rios' health remains an open question. - Riese-Doh's ability to stay healthy is central to the backfield ceiling; the host expects a strong season if he earns the No. 1 role and avoids another early setback.

- Seeking Myron Robinson injury details, spring availability, fall camp prognosis.

- Sawyer Anderson won Arizona's backup quarterback job behind Noah Fifita after producing more explosive plays than the other contenders during camp. - Anderson's year in the system gave him an advantage processing the offense, and Seth Doege believes he can handle nearly the same game plan as Fifita. - Anderson adds mobility, off-platform throwing and outside-the-pocket creation that distinguish his skill set from the rest of Arizona's quarterback room. - Doege expects only modest play-calling adjustments if Anderson must replace Fifita and believes Arizona can still win major games with him.

- Arizona's win total is 7.5 with a slight shade to the under, and the Wildcats are priced at 22-to-1 to win the Big 12. - Noah Fifita returns at quarterback, but his availability is especially important because the panel described Arizona's backup situation as poor.

- TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football had a special guest in attendance for day eight of fall camp: University President Suresh Garimella. - After being gifted an autographed helmet by quarterback Noah Fifita, President Garimella delivered a speech to the team and brought a special energy to the remainder of practice.

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- QB: As expected, Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita was named to the preseason Maxwell Award watch list, an award given to college football's top player.

- QB: QB Jacoby Brissett is practicing amid contract discussions, but the Cardinals still have a lot to resolve.

- QB: With training camp beginning next week we're looking at each of Arizona football's position groups.

- Intel: Arizona football is actively working to bring back two starters from a year ago thanks to a federal judge's ruling

- TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football continued their opening week of fall camp on Thursday morning, once again embracing the Tucson heat as they prepare for the 2026 season. - The Wildcats coordinators, all of which are back for a second year, took the stage following practice to give a deep dive on their sides of the ball. - Arizona put itself in prime position to succeed this year with the...

- TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats kicked off training camp on Wednesday as they prepare for the 2026 season. - The energy and intensity were high as the Cats took the field for the first time since spring. - Wednesday also marked one month until the season opening game on Saturday, Sept. - 5 at Casino Del Sol Stadium. - The Wildcats will host Northern Arizona to kick off the 2026 campaign...

- Arizona has eight or nine receivers trusted to execute, with Hunter, Spivey and Gio Richardson positioned as the first group onto the field. - Isaiah Mizell and Rodney Gallagher are expected to enter quickly behind the first group, while Brandon Phelps retains a significant role in the rotation. - Gio Richardson has emerged as Arizona's leading receiving candidate because of his speed, toughness, route running, spatial feel and ability to process complex assignments without repeated practice reps. - Freshman R.J. Mosley has unmatched ability on contested catches but still needs greater consistency and faster pre-snap processing before Arizona can count on him every down. - Freshman Caleb Smith is expected to play because his slot skill set provides a dynamic the other receivers do not, and the staff will no longer limit young players for redshirt preservation.

- TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats are coming down the home stretch of fall camp, and on Friday took the field for practice 13-of-18 in the preseason ramp-up. - That competition never diminishes the brotherhood that the Wildcats are building on and off the field — if anything, it enhances it. - That was one of the major themes throughout the cornerbacks media session following practice.

- OL: Former Arizona offensive line coach Brennan Carroll is a guest at Arizona’s practice.

- TUCSON, Ariz. — For the second practice in a row, the Arizona Wildcats ventured into Casino Del Sol Stadium as they ramp up preparations for the season opener. - Both Tuesday and today's practices were valuable opportunities for the players to acclimate to game day and crucial tests for Casino Del Sol Stadium's brand new sound and lighting systems, both of which will enhance the game day experience for...

- OL: I present to you … the right side of Arizona’s offensive line.

- TUCSON, Ariz. — As the Arizona Wildcats took the field for day five of fall camp on Monday, two familiar faces were in attendance. - Running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris, both from last year's nine-win team, returned to the Tomey Practice Fields as they began the process of integrating into the program's preseason activities .

- RB/LB: Arizona football could return two impactful players — running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris — as a result of a federal court ruling.

- RB/LB: Brent Brennan, on the possibility of adding linebacker Max Harris and running back Ismail Mahdi — "high-character people" — after the U.S.

- OL: Arizona right guard Alexander Doost has garnered the nickname “The Hulk.” Doost recently squatted 620 pounds and is the only UA player to power-clean 400+ pounds.

- RB/WR: Brent Brennan announced 9 players who won't be full participants in Arizona training camp: S Daylen Austin WR Scotty Brennan S Dajon Hinton S Hannibal Navies II LB Coleman Patmon S James Pike LB...

- Bounds is one of 68 linemen, and one of 21 offensive tackles, named to the Outland Trophy watch list

- KICKER: Thread: I've looked at every position group for this year's rendition of Arizona football.

- WR/LB: It could be as much as an 8-player rotation at wide receiver for Arizona this season.

- TE: Arizona beefed up the tight end position this offseason through the transfer portal

- OL: Arizona's offensive line room is in a much better position than it was entering training camp a year ago

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- RB: Pretty cool piece of Arizona football-related news: running back Ismail Mahdi is the new owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Thornydale in Tucson.

- RB: Former Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi is joining Spears & Ali at 7:25 to talk about becoming the new owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!

- Arizona's second starting cornerback job opposite Jay'Vion Cole remains open, but Chip Viney described the group as healthy and deep with multiple candidates capable of playing all five secondary spots. - Charlotte transfer Dwight Bootle has translated quickly because his Nebraska scheme was similar to Arizona's, and his press-man, off-man and ball-production skills fit the Wildcats' system. - Viney called Swayde Griffin the secondary's most improved player from spring through fall camp and said Griffin has leaned into earning work on both defense and special teams. - Jay'Vion Cole has taken on a larger leadership role and carries all-conference to All-America upside if he stays healthy and converts his playmaking opportunities. - Veteran Malcolm Hartzog is positioned to replace Treydan Stukes in the secondary after a strong camp while trying to rebound and make his own statement in 2026.

- TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats wrapped up their third week of fall camp on Saturday morning, and as of this evening we will be exactly two weeks away from the season opener on Saturday, Sept. - Following practice, the Wildcats linebackers took the stage to discuss their progress over the last three weeks.

- DB: The competition for the No.

- DB/KICKER: Arizona has added a couple of newcomers: Safety Harold Lusk and long snapper Braxton Hart.

- LB: “It gives this football team great depth.” - Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales, on the possibility of linebacker Max Harris returning to the Wildcats

- Brown picked as one of 68 defensive standouts to make the 2026 preseason watch list

- What he did in 2025: Played in 11 games with three starts in the Wildcats secondary as a redshirt junior. - Earned Third Team All-Big 12 honors in his first season at Arizona. - Tied for the team lead with four interceptions while adding four pass breakups. - Finished the year with 23 total tackles (16 solo, 7 assisted) with three tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble.

- Arizona secondary deeper than last year with raised talent floor; development-focused programs produce unexpected breakouts; stronger team entering fall camp.

- Arizona's depth chart is largely settled after fall camp, and the Wildcats used a mock week to assign scout-team roles and teach roughly 50 newcomers the program's game-week routine. - Brent Brennan believes nine or ten wide receivers are ready to play, with four having separated at the top of the rotation. - Gio Richardson and Isaiah Mizell are expected to take substantially larger receiving roles after both made major developmental jumps during camp. - Jay'Vion Cole has made a significant fall-camp move after missing spring work while recovering from injury, and Malcolm Hartzog has impressed Brennan with his football IQ, toughness and playmaking. - Kicker Michael Salgado-Medina has shown better consistency, ball striking, accuracy and confidence, leading Brennan to expect a meaningful step forward in 2026.

- Noah Fifita said Arizona made substantial gains in execution, mentality and consistency during fall camp before shifting to Northern Arizona preparation. - Fifita will have the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons for the first time, and he believes year two under Seth Doege has produced his highest level of scheme confidence and command. - Doege retained the offense's core answers while adding selected wrinkles, allowing Arizona to enter the opener with greater continuity rather than another wholesale installation. - Young receivers Jet Smith and R.J. Mosley had standout camps, with Mosley excelling on contested catches and Smith creating separation and yards after the catch. - Arizona believes it successfully reloaded after losing five defensive backs to the NFL, with Malcolm Hartzog identified as an especially difficult practice matchup.

- Intel: Bear Down Brotherhood isn't just a catchy phrase for an Arizona football team that has 3 sets of siblings on the roster

- Intel: Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson getting some rookie karaoke reps

- Start your day off with Arizona Football at Meet the Cats at 1:00 PM. - The Wildcats will be in the Davis Sports Center for an hour and a half signing autographs and taking pictures with fans of all ages. - All KidCatsClub members and their guests will have priority entrance into the Davis Sports Center. - We will be giving away 2026 season posters at the door and fans are...

- Pick/market: Spears & Ali return to preview Arizona football training camp and discuss the latest updates in Arizona sports.

- Intel: I've been pumping out a ton of Arizona football content in the days/weeks leading up to training camp!

- Intel: Since the days of Dick Tomey, Year 3 has been the indicator of how successful (or not) an Arizona football coach was going to be

- Intel: Our annual video game simulation of Arizona football's season didn't go so great