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- [forum] 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...
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- [forum] 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...
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Sawyer Anderson named Arizona's backup quarterback
- 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.
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8/28 Arizona Football Notebook: Fall Camp comes to an end
- 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.
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Arizona stays process-driven as Fifita declares camp a success
- 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.
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Cats Camp: Keep It Coordinated
- 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...
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Cats Camp: One Month Out
- 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...
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