2023 Arizona Wildcats football team

2023 Pac-12 Conference football standings
	Championship: December 2023
	$ – Conference champion; y – Championship game participant; As of May 18, 2023; Rankings from AP Poll

2023 Arizona Wildcats football
2023 Arizona Wildcats football
Conference	Pac-12 Conference
Head coach	Jedd Fisch (3rd season);
Offensive coordinator	Brennan Carroll (3rd season)
Defensive coordinator	Johnny Nansen (2nd season)
Home stadium	Arizona Stadium; (capacity: 50,800)

The 2023 Arizona Wildcats football team will represent the University of Arizona as a member of the Pacific-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats are expected to be led by Jedd Fisch in his third year as their head coach.

The Arizona football team plays its home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 124th season of college football and their 45th in the Pacific-12 Conference.

Previous season

The Wildcats finished 5–7 overall (3–6 in conference play) and failed to qualify for a bowl game.

Offseason

Positions key
C	Center	CB	Cornerback	DB	Defensive back	DE	Defensive end
DL	Defensive lineman	DT	Defensive tackle	FB	Fullback	FS	Free safety
G	Guard	K	Kicker[lower-alpha 1]	KR	Kickoff returner	LB	Linebacker
LS	Long snapper	OT	Offensive tackle	OL	Offensive lineman	NT	Nose tackle
P	Punter	PR	Punt returner	QB	Quarterback	RB	Running back
S	Safety	SS	Strong safety	TE	Tight end	WR	Wide receiver

Also known as Placekicker (PK)

Team departures

Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 36 total players. 5 players graduated, 3 declared for the 2023 NFL draft, while the other 28 entered the transfer portal.

2023 Arizona offseason departures
Name	Number	Pos.	Height/Weight	Year	Hometown	Notes
Anthony Simpson	#1	WR	5'11, 205	Sophomore	Pawling, NY	Elected to transfer to UMass
Jalen Harris	#1	DL	6'6, 275	Senior	Gilbert, AZ	Completed college eligibility
Jaydin Youg	#3	CB	6'0, 180	Sophomore	Peoria, AZ	TBD
Jordan McCloud	#4	QB	6'0, 193	Sophomore	Tampa, FL	Elected to transfer to James Madison
Christian Roland-Wallace	#4	CB	6'0, 205	Junior	Palmdale, CA	Elected to transfer to USC
Christian Young	#5	DB	6'3, 225	Senior	Houston, TX	Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft
Drake Anderson	#5	RB	6'0, 180	Sophomore	Chandler, AZ	Elected to transfer to Akron
Dorian Singer	#5	WR	6'1, 185	Sophomore	Saint Paul, MN	Elected to transfer to USC
Jamayre Joiner	#10	WR	6'1, 220	Junior	Tucson, AZ	Elected to transfer to Jacksonville State
Kolbe Cage	#11	LB	6'1, 215	Freshman	New Orleans, LA	Elected to transfer to Southern Miss
J.B. Brown	#12	DL	6'2, 280	Grad Student	Long Beach, CA	Elected to transfer to UMass
Ma'Jon Wright	#18	WR	6'2, 218	Freshman	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Elected to transfer to Grambling State
Adama Fall	#19	DB	6'2, 192	Freshman	Simi Valley, CA	Elected to transfer to Arizona State
Jaxen Turner	#21	DB	6'2, 210	Junior	Moreno Valley, CA	Elected to transfer to UNLV
Jalen John	#21	RB	5'11, 225	Sophomore	Portland, OR	Elected to transfer to UMass
Jashon Butler	#29	RB	5'10, 200	Junior	Lynnwood, WA	TBD
Hunter Echols	#31	DL	6'5, 250	Grad Student	Los Angeles, CA	Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft
Matthew Weerts	#32	LB	6'1, 220	Freshman	Batavia, IL	TBD
James Bohls	#33	RB	6'0, 215	Freshman	San Clemente, CA	Elected to transfer to Southern Utah
RJ Edwards	#36	LB	6'2, 222	Junior	Las Vegas, NV	Elected to transfer to UMass
Kevon Garcia	#37	DE	6'2, 230	Freshman	New Orleans, LA	TBD
Eddie Siaumau-Saniota	#41	DE	6'3, 245	Sophomore	Pago Pago, AS	TBD
Jerry Roberts	#48	LB	6'2, 230	Grad Student	Erie, PA	Elected to transfer to UMass
Malik Reed	#53	LB	6'2, 230	Sophomore	Chandler, AZ	TBD
Tyler Martin	#54	LB	6'1, 245	Sophomore	Acton, MA	Elected to transfer to UMass
Evan Branch-Hayes	#55	DL	6'2, 300	Sophomore	Richmond, CA	TBD
Josh Donovan	#56	OL	6'6, 325	Senior	College Station, TX	Completed college eligibility
Shontrail Key	#57	OL	6'5, 305	Freshman	Chicago, IL	Elected to transfer to Grambling State
Jack Buford	#59	OT	6'4, 310	Sophomore	St. Louis, MO	Elected to transfer to Lindenwood
Woody Jean	#73	OL	6'4, 315	Sophomore	Deerfield Beach, FL	Elected to transfer to Florida Atlantic
Paiton Fears	#74	DL	6'6, 275	Senior	Mascotte, FL	Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft
Kyon Barrs	#92	DL	6'4, 310	Junior	Murrieta, CA	Elected to transfer to USC
Dion Wilson Jr.	#94	DL	6'6, 295	Sophomore	Perris, CA	Elected to transfer to New Mexico State
Paris Shand	#95	DL	6'5, 290	Sophomore	Toronto, ON	Elected to transfer to LSU
Alex Lines	#95	TE	6'6, 250	Sophomore	Gilbert, AZ	TBD
Traemaine Savea	#96	DL	6'2, 295	Senior	Utulei, American Samoa	Completed college eligibility
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.	#97	DL	6'3, 250	Freshman	Boxford, MA	Elected to transfer to UMass

Outgoing transfers

Thirty-one Arizona players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2022 season.

Arizona Outgoing transfers
Name	No.	Pos.	Height/Weight	Year	Hometown	College transferred to	Sources
Anthony Simpson	#1	WR	5'11, 205	Sophomore	Pawling, NY	UMass	[1]
Jaydin Young	#3	CB	6'0, 180	Sophomore	Peoria, AZ	TBD
Christian Roland-Wallace	#4	CB	6'0, 205	Junior	Palmdale, CA	USC	[2]
Jordan McCloud	#4	QB	6'0, 193	Sophomore	Tampa, FL	James Madison	[3]
Drake Anderson	#5	RB	6'0, 180	Sophomore	Chandler, AZ	Akron	[4]
Dorian Singer	#5	WR	6'1, 185	Sophomore	Saint Paul, MN	USC	[5]
Jamayre Joiner	#10	WR	6'1, 220	Junior	Tucson, AZ	Jacksonville State	[6]
Kolbe Cage	#11	LB	6'1, 215	Freshman	New Orleans, LA	Southern Miss	[7]
J.B. Brown	#12	DL	6'2, 280	Grad Student	Long Beach, CA	UMass	[8]
Ma'Jon Wright	#18	WR	6'2, 218	Freshman	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Grambling State	[9]
Adama Fall	#19	DB	6'2, 192	Freshman	Simi Valley, CA	Arizona State	---
Jaxen Turner	#21	DB	6'2, 210	Junior	Moreno Valley, CA	UNLV	[10]
Jalen John	#21	RB	5'11, 225	Sophomore	Portland, OR	UMass	[11]
Jashon Butler	#29	RB	5'10, 200	Junior	Lynnwood, WA	TBD
Matthew Weerts	#32	LB	6'1, 220	Freshman	Batavia, IL	TBD
James Bohls	#33	RB	6'0, 215	Freshman	San Clemente, CA	Southern Utah	[12]
RJ Edwards	#36	LB	6'2, 222	Junior	Las Vegas, NV	UMass	[13]
Kevon Garcia	#37	DE	6'2, 230	Freshman	New Orleans, LA	TBD
Eddie Siaumau-Saniota	#41	DE	6'3, 245	Sophomore	Pago Pago, AS	TBD
Jerry Roberts	#48	LB	6'2, 230	Grad Student	Erie, PA	UMass	[14]
Malik Reed	#53	LB	6'2, 230	Sophomore	Chandler, AZ	TBD
Tyler Martin	#54	LB	6'1, 245	Sophomore	Acton, MA	UMass	[15]
Evan Branch-Hayes	#55	DL	6'2, 300	Sophomore	Richmond, CA	TBD
Shontrail Key	#57	OL	6'5, 305	Freshman	Chicago, IL	Grambling State	[16]
Jack Buford	#59	OT	6'4, 310	Sophomore	St. Louis, MO	Lindenwood	---
Woody Jean	#73	OL	6'4, 315	Sophomore	Deerfield Beach, FL	Florida Atlantic	[17]
Kyon Barrs	#92	DL	6'4, 310	Junior	Murrieta, CA	USC	[18]
Dion Wilson	#94	DL	6'6, 295	Sophomore	Perris, CA	New Mexico State	[19]
Paris Shand	#95	DL	6'5, 290	Sophomore	Toronto, ON	LSU	[20]
Alex Lines	#95	TE	6'6, 250	Sophomore	Gilbert, AZ	TBD
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.	#97	DL	6'3, 250	Freshman	Boxford, MA	UMass	[21]

† Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn’t land on a new team for the 2023 season.

Incoming transfers

Over the off-season, Arizona added ten players via transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the No. 36 ranked transfer class in the country.[22]

Arizona Incoming transfers
Name	No.	Pos.	Height/Weight	Year	Hometown	Previous school	Sources
Tyler Manoa	#50	DL	6'4, 300	Senior	Hayward, CA	UCLA	[23]
Orin Patu	#48	LB	6'4, 235	Junior	Seattle, WA	California	[24]
Bill Norton	#60	DL	6'6, 300	Junior	Memphis, TN	Georgia	[25]
Justin Flowe	#10	LB	6'3, 220	Freshman	Upland, CA	Oregon	[26]
David Heimuli	#15	LB	6'0, 225	Sophomore	East Palo Alto, CA	Washington	[27]
Chase Randall	#99	DL	6'2, 265	Freshman	Tucson, AZ	Valparaiso	[28]
Cruz Rushing	#31	DB	6'0, 194	Freshman	Tucson, AZ	Florida	[29]
CJ Flores	#32	DB	5'11, 190	Freshman	Tucson, AZ	NAU	[30]
Martell Irby	#12	DB	5'9, 208	Junior	San Diego, CA	UCLA	[31]
Sio Nofoagatoto’a	#50	DL	6'3, 315	Senior	Ili'ili, American Samoa	Indiana	[32]
Taylor Upshaw	#91	DL	6'4, 255	Senior	Bradenton, FL	Michigan	[33]

Returning starters

Offense

Player	Class	Position
Jayden de Laura	Junior	Quarterback
Michael Wiley	Junior	Running back
Jacob Cowing	Senior	Wide receiver
Tanner McLahlan	Junior	Tight end
Reference:

Defense

Player	Class	Position
Jacob Manu	Sophomore	Linebacker
Isaiah Rutherford	Senior	Cornerback
Reference:

Special teams

Player	Class	Position
Tyler Loop	Junior	Placekicker
Kyle Ostendorp	Senior	Punter
Reference:

* Bowl game not played. ^ Waiting decision for 2023 season. † Indicates player was a starter in 2021 but missed all of 2022 due to injury.

Recruiting class

Arizona signed 26 players in the class of 2023. The Wildcats' was ranked forty-fourth by 247Sports and ranked forty-fifth by Rivals.com rankings. One signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed walk-ons during national signing period.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Brayden Dorman QB	Colorado Springs, CO	Vista Ridge High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Feb 22, 2022
Brayden Dorman QB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82
Leviticus Su'a LB	Santa Ana, CA	Mater Dei High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Jan 20, 2023
Leviticus Su'a LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
Carlos Wilson WR	Sacramento, CA	Inderkum High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Carlos Wilson WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
Raymond Pulido OL	Apple Valley, CA	Apple Valley High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	325 lb (147 kg)	Aug 13, 2022
Raymond Pulido OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
Brandon Johnson RB	Palmdale, CA	Highland High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	Jun 14, 2022
Brandon Johnson RB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
Malachi Riley WR	Corona, CA	Centennial High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	Dec 16, 2022
Malachi Riley WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
Rhino Tapaatoutai OT	Mission Hills, CA	Bishop Alemany High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	Apr 18, 2022
Rhino Tapaatoutai OT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
Taye Brown LB	Chandler, AZ	Hamilton High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Nov 26, 2022
Taye Brown LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
Emmanuel Karnley CB	Pittsburg, CA	Pittsburg High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Dec 16, 2022
Emmanuel Karnley CB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
Devin Hyatt WR	Irmo, SC	IMG Academy (FL)	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Feb 1, 2023
Devin Hyatt WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
Arian Parish S	Katy, TX	Katy High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Jun 10, 2022
Arian Parish S	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Canyon Moses CB	Midland, TX	Midland High School	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Feb 1, 2022
Canyon Moses CB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Elijha Payne OT	Las Vegas, NV	Desert Pines High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	286 lb (130 kg)	Jul 13, 2022
Elijha Payne OT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Justin Johnson S	Inglewood, CA	Inglewood High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Apr 5, 2022
Justin Johnson S	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Tylen Gonzalez DE	Carlsbad, NM	Carlsbad High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	Jun 5, 2022
Tylen Gonzalez DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Nicholas Gonzalez DE	San Pedro, CA	San Pedro High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	255 lb (116 kg)	Nov 9, 2022
Nicholas Gonzalez DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Dorian Thomas TE	Kent, WA	Kentridge High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Dorian Thomas TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Tristan Davis DE	Lake Oswego, OR	Lake Oswego High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	Aug 2, 2022
Tristan Davis DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Gavin Hunter ATH	Mililani, HI	Mililani High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Jun 8, 2022
Gavin Hunter ATH	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Jackson Holman TE	Mission Viejo, CA	Mission Viejo High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Jul 2, 2022
Jackson Holman TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Julien Savaiinaea DE	Honolulu, HI	Saint Louis School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	Jun 15, 2022
Julien Savaiinaea DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
Dominic Lolesio DE	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Polytechnic High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Jun 8, 2022
Dominic Lolesio DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
Genesis Smith S	Chandler, AZ	Hamilton High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Aug 27, 2022
Genesis Smith S	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
Kamuela Kaaihue LB	Honolulu, HI	Roosevelt High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Jun 8, 2022
Kamuela Kaaihue LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 73
Keanu Mailoto DT	Auburn, WA	Mt. San Antonio College (JC)	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	275 lb (125 kg)	Dec 29, 2022
Keanu Mailoto DT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 70
Charles Yates ATH	Mobile, AL	Los Angeles Pierce College (CA-JC)	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Jan 7, 2023
Charles Yates ATH	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Armando Ramos DL	Tucson, AZ	Bakersfield College (CA-JC)	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Jan 13, 2023
Armando Ramos DL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Arizona Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023. "2023 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023. "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023. "2023 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89, two stars= .79–.70, no stars= <70)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, Dorman received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2023 season.

2023 overall class rankings

Website	National rank	Conference rank	5 star recruits	4 star recruits	3 star recruits
ESPN [34]	--	--	-	3	14
On3 Recruits [35]	#56	#6	-	1	11
Rivals [36]	#36	#4	--	1	11
247 Sports [37]	#36	#4	-	1	15

2024 recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Jordan Washington RB	Long Beach, CA	Jordan High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	160 lb (73 kg)	Jan 12, 2023
Jordan Washington RB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
Brandon Phelps WR	Gilbert, AZ	American Leadership Academy	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Dec 22, 2022
Brandon Phelps WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Isaiah Buxton CB	Chula Vista, CA	Mater Dei Catholic High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	160 lb (73 kg)	Apr 26, 2023
Isaiah Buxton CB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Nazaiah Carvallo LB	Honolulu, HI	Kamehameha Schools	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Mar 26, 2023
Nazaiah Carvallo LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
Luke Ferrelli LB	Carlsbad, CA	Carlsbald High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Apr 1, 2023
Luke Ferrelli LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Overall recruiting rankings:
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023. "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023. "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023. "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.

2024 Overall class rankings

Website	National rank	Conference rank	4 star recruits	3 star recruits	No star ranking
ESPN [38]	--	--	0	0	0
On3 Recruits [39]	--	--	1	0
Rivals [40]	--	--	0	1
247 Sports [41]	--	--	1	0

Walk-ons

Name	Pos.	Height/Weight	Hometown	High school
Tyler Mustain	ATH	6'2, 220	Tucson, AZ	Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Jacob Rasmussen	ATH	6'3, 250	Thatcher, AZ	Thatcher High School
Toafiaolii Tonoa-Fruean	DL	6'3, 280	Sierra Vista, AZ	Buena Vista High School
Jordan Thomas	ATH	5'10, 175	Oro Valley, AZ	Canyon del Oro High School
Nolan Clement	DE	6'3, 220	Scottsdale, AZ	Desert Mountain High School
Zarius Wells	OL	6'6, 290	Chandler, AZ	Chandler High School
Bryce Echols	DL	6'5, 245	Henderson, NV	Coronado High School
Ammon Kaufusi	DL	6'5, 257	Salt Lake City, UT	Highland High School

Preseason

Spring game

The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 13–14, 2023 with spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 15, 2023 with Blue Team Holds off Red Team 23-19 in Spring Game. [42]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award	Player	Position	Year	Ref
Lott Trophy
Dodd Trophy
Maxwell Award
Davey O'Brien Award
Biletnikoff Award
John Mackey Award
Butkus Award
Jim Thorpe Award
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Outland Trophy
Lou Groza Award
Paul Hornung Award
Wuerffel Trophy
Walter Camp Award
Bednarik Award
Rotary Lombardi Award
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award
Manning Award
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Ted Hendricks Award

Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held in July 21st, 2023 at the TBD in Las Vegas, NV (Pac-12 Network). The preseason polls will be released in July 2023.

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
1	Arizona
2	Arizona State
3	California
4	Colorado
5	Oregon
6	Oregon State
7	Stanford
8	UCLA
9	USC
10	Utah
11	Washington
12	Washington State

Preseason All-Pac-12 and All-American honors

First team

Position	Player	Class	Team
Offense
QB			Arizona
RB			Arizona
WR			Arizona
OL			Arizona
Defense
LB			Arizona
LB			Arizona
DB			Arizona
DB			Arizona
Special teams
PK			Arizona
RB			Arizona

Second team

Position	Player	Class	Team
Offense
QB			Arizona
RB			Arizona
WR			Arizona
OL			Arizona
Defense
LB			Arizona
LB			Arizona
DB			Arizona
DB			Arizona
Special teams
PK			Arizona
RB			Arizona

All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention

Position	Player	Class	Team
-	-	-	-

Source:

Pre-season All-American Honors
Player	Position	AP	CBS Sports	ESPN	Sporting News	WCFF	Designation
							Unanimous

Player	No.	Position	Class	Selector(s)	Source(s)
Second Team All-Americans

Schedule

The 2023 Wildcats' schedule consists of seven home games and five away games for the regular season. Arizona will host three Pac-12 conference opponents including Oregon State, UCLA and Utah, will travel to five Pac-12 opponents including Colorado, Stanford, USC, Washington State and in-state-rival Arizona State (Duel in the Desert) for the 97th Territorial Cup to close out the Pac-12 regular season on the road. Arizona is not scheduled to play any Pac-12 opponents including California and Oregon in the 2023 regular season. The Wildcats' bye week comes during TBD (on TBD).

Arizona's out of conference opponents represent the SEC, Conference USA, and Big Sky conferences. The Wildcats will host two non–conference games which are against UTEP from the C-USA, Northern Arizona from the Big Sky (FCS) and will travel against Mississippi State from the SEC.

Legend
	Arizona win
	Arizona loss

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV
September 2	TBD	Northern Arizona*	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
September 9	TBD	at Mississippi State*	Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS	TBD
September 16	TBD	UTEP*	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
September 23	TBD	at Stanford	Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA	TBD
September 30	TBD	Washington	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
October 7	TBD	at USC	LA Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	TBD
October 14	TBD	at Washington State	Martin Stadium Pullman, WA	TBD
October 28	TBD	Oregon State	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
November 4	TBD	UCLA	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
November 11	TBD	at Colorado	Folsom Field Boulder, CO	TBD
November 18	TBD	Utah	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
November 25	TBD	at Arizona State	Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ (Territorial Cup)	TBD
*Non-conference game Homecoming All times are in Mountain time

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Personnel

Roster

2023 Arizona Wildcats Football

Quarterbacks

7 – Jayden de Laura – Junior (6'0, 205)
11 – Noah Fifita – Sophomore (5'11, 195)
14 – Cole Tannenbaum – Sophomore (6'4, 210)
17 - Brayden Dorman – Freshman (6'5, 210)

Running backs

3 – Jonah Coleman – Sophomore (5'9, 225)
6 – Michael Wiley – Senior (6'0, 210)
8 – DJ Williams – Grad Student (6'2, 225)
21 – Rayshon Luke – Sophomore (5'9, 170)
23 – Stevie Rocker Jr. – Junior (6'0, 205)
28 – Nazar Bombata – Senior (6'1, 220)
29 - Brandon Johnson – Freshman (6'2, 280)

Wide receivers

1 – Jacob Cowing – Senior (5'11, 175)
4 – Tetairoa McMillan – Sophomore (6'5, 205)
9 - Jackson Holman – Freshman (6'4, 200)
10 - Malachi Riley – Freshman (6'2, 183)
12 – Kevin Green Jr. – Sophomore (5'11, 170)
13 – Jaden Clark – Sophomore (5'11, 185)
16 - AJ Jones – Sophomore (6'4, 200)
25 – Chris Hunter – Sophomore (6'1, 185)
27 – Rex Haynes – Sophomore (6'4, 200)
80 – Devin Hyatt – Freshman (6'1, 175)
81 - Jake George – Sophomore (6'1, 200)
83 - Sam Graci-Glazer – Sophomore (6'2, 155)
-- - Carlos Wilson – Freshman (5'11, 180)

Tight ends

84 – Tanner McLachlan – Senior (6'5, 240)
85 – Roberto Miranda – Sophomore (6'3, 245)
86 - John Hart – Freshman (6'4, 240)
87 – Tyler Powell – Sophomore (6'7, 240)
89 - Keyan Burnett – Sophomore (6'6, 235)
-- - Dorian Thomas – Sophomore (6'6, 215)

Placekicker/Punter

19 – Kyle Ostendorp – Senior (6'2, 215) (P)
33 – Tyler Loop – Junior (6'1, 185) (K)
42 – Brady Weinberg – Sophomore (5'10, 190) (P)
49 – Jordan Forbes – Sophomore (6'0, 220) (P)

Long snappers

39 – Kameron Hawkins – Junior (5'11, 205)
64 – Seth MacKellar – Junior (6'0, 215)

Offensive Lineman

54 – Jacob Reece – Sophomore (6'5, 300)
55 – JT Hand – Sophomore (6'4, 310)
58 – Sam Langi – Senior (6'5, 325)
59 - Rhino Tapaatoutai – Freshman (6'5, 280)
62 – Joseph Borjon – Junior (6'8, 320)
65 – Leif Magnuson – Sophomore (6'5, 315)
71 – Jonah Savaiinaea – Sophomore (6'5, 335)
72 – Wendell Moe – Sophomore (6'2, 360)
75 – Josh Baker – Junior (6'3, 310)
76 – Anthony Patt – Sophomore (6'5, 300)
77 – Jordan Morgan – Grad Student (6'6, 320)
78 – Grayson Stovall – Sophomore (6'3, 295)
-- - Raymond Pulido – Freshman (6'6, 325)
-- - Elijha Payne – Freshman (6'6, 286)

Defensive Lineman

6 - Jason Harris – Sophomore (6'7, 252)
34 - Ammon Kaufusi – Freshman (6'5, 257)
41 - Julien Savaiinaea – Freshman (6'3, 240)
45 – Bill Norton – Senior (6'6, 300)
46 – Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei – Sophomore (6'4, 260)
48 - Orin Patu – Senior (6'4, 235)
54 – Chase Randall – Sophomore (6'2, 265)
90 – Isaiah Ward – Sophomore (6'5, 215)
91 – Isaiah Johnson – Sophomore (6'1, 300)
92 – Tyler Manoa – Senior (6'4, 300)
93 – Jacob Kongaika – Sophomore (6'2, 285)
98 – Tiaoalii Savea – Junior (6'4, 293)
99 – Russell Davis – Sophomore (6'3, 310)
-- - Tylen Gonzalez – Freshman (6'5, 250)
-- - Nicolas Gonzalez – Freshman (6'4, 255)
-- - Tristan Davis – Freshman (6'6, 235)
-- - Dominic Lolesio – Freshman (6'3, 230)
-- – Armando Ramos – Junior (6'2, 285)
-- – Sio Nofoagatoto'a – Grad Student (6'3, 315)
-- – Taylor Upshaw – Grad Student (6'4, 255)

Linebackers

8 - Sterling Lane – Sophomore (6'3, 220)
10 - Justin Flowe – Junior (6'3, 220)
11 – Anthony Solomon – Grad Student (6'1, 225)
15 – Daniel Heimuli – Junior (6'0, 225)
18 - Kamuela Kaaihue – Freshman (6'2, 210)
40 – Ammon Allen – Sophomore (6'3, 215)
44 – Jermey Mercier – Senior (6'2, 224)
47 – Victor Zayas – Sophomore (5'10, 210)
50 – Brandon Craddock – Freshman (5'10, 215)
57 – Anthony Ward – Sophomore (6'0, 225)
59 – Jacob Manu – Sophomore (5'11, 220)
-- - Taye Brown – Freshman (6'2, 220)
-- - Leviticus Su'a – Freshman (6'1, 215)

Defensive backs

2 – Isaiah Rutherford – Senior (6'1, 190)
7 – Ephesians Prysock – Sophomore (6'4, 180)
9 – Gunner Maldonado – Junior (6'0, 195) (S+)
12 – Genesis Smith – Freshman (6'2, 190) (S+)
13 – Martell Irby – Senior (5'9, 208)
14 – DJ Warnell Jr. – Junior (6'3, 200) (S+)
16 – Gavin Hunter – Freshman (6'2, 190) (S+)
17 – Charles Yates – Junior (5'11, 195)
18 – Isaiah Taylor – Sophomore (5'11, 200) (S+)
20 – Treydan Stukes – Junior (6'2, 190)
23 – Tacario Davis – Sophomore (6'4, 185)
24 – Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine – Sophomore (5'8, 167)
25 - Arian Parish – Freshman (5'11, 170)
26 - Canyon Moses – Freshman (5'9, 185)
27 – Will Uhrich – Sophomore (6'1, 200) (S+)
29 – Devin Dunn – Sophomore (5'10, 190)
30 – Jax Stam – Freshmam (5'11, 225) (S+)
31 – Cruz Rushing – Freshman (6'0, 194)
35 – CJ Flores – Freshman (5'11, 190)
43 – Dalton Johnson – Sophomore (5'11, 195) (S+)
-- - Emmanuel Karnley – Freshman (6'2, 180)
-- - Justin Johnson – Freshman (6'1, 200)

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt

Source and player details, 2023 Arizona Wildcats Football Commits (02/15/2023):[44]

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Alma mater	Year at Arizona
Jedd Fisch	Head Coach	University of Florida (1998)	3rd
Brennan Carroll	Offensive Coordinator, Offensive line coach	University of Pittsburgh (2001)	3rd
Jimmie Dougherty	Assistant coach, Quarterbacks, Passing game coordinator	University of Missouri (2002)	3rd
Scottie Graham	Assistant coach, Running Backs	Ohio State University (1996)	3rd
Kevin Cummings	Assistant coach, Wide receivers	Oregon State University (2014)	3rd
Jordan Paopao	Assistant coach, Tight Ends & Co-Special Teams Coordinator	University of San Diego (2008)	3rd
Johnny Nansen	Defensive Coordinator	Washington State University (1996)	2nd
Ricky Hunley	Assistant coach, Defensive Line	University of Arizona (1983)	3rd
Chuck Cecil	Assistant coach, Safeties	University of Arizona (1987)	3rd
John Richardson	Assistant coach, Cornerbacks	North Dakota State (2010)	1st
Jason Kaufusi	Assistant coach, Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers	University of Utah (2003)	2nd
Tyler Owens	Director of Strength and Conditioning	University of Alabama (2015)	1st

Support staff

Tedy Bruschi – senior Advisor to Head Coach
Austin Herink – Assistant Director of Internal Operations Analyst for the Head Coach
Matthew Hayes – senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations, Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Vossler – Director of Travel and Football Logistics
Syndric Steptoe – Director of Player & Community Relations
Matt Doherty – Director of Player Personnel
Josh Omura – Coordinator of High School Recruiting
Brandon Sanders – Coordinator of Football Alumni and High School Relations
Kendel Bennett – Coordinator of On-Campus Recruiting
Cameron Lemons – Coordinator of Recruiting Strategy
Steven Gonzales – Creative Media Manager
Brisa Tzintzun – Social Media Coordinator
Blair Vaughan – Associate Head Strength Coach
Aaron Brosz – Assistant Strength Coach
Ben Hilgart – Assistant Strength Coach
Trei Mitchell – Assistant Strength Coach
John Shaw – Assistant Strength Coach
Barry Boyd – Assistant Athletic Director, Football Equipment Operations
Kevin Kikugawa – Head Athletic Trainer
Susana Melendez – Head Nutritionist
Andrew Sims – Director of Football Operations
Tim Cummins – Director of Football Video Operations
Brian Riden – Assistant Coordinator of Football Video
Emily Johnson – Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Training
Jenny Wyly – Associate Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist
Paul Smith – Assistant Director, Assistant Head Athletic Trainer
Bryan Franciosi – Rehab Coordinator
Jeff Bowe – Associate Director
Brett Gleason – Assistant Director of Communication Services
Tom Boesel – Assistant Football Manager, Equipment Operations

Analysts

Andrew Philipsen - Football Media Analyst
TBD – senior Defensive Analyst
Michael Switzker – senior Offensive Analyst
Darren Andrews – Offensive Analyst
Darell Garretson – Offensive Analyst
Luke McNitt – Offensive Analyst
Brett Arce – Defensive Analyst
Duane Akina – Defensive Analyst
Cason Bicknell – Special Teams Analyst
Tyler Luskin – senior Recruiting Analyst

Graduate assistants

Teddy Bolin – graduate Assistant
Dominic Caldwell – graduate Assistant
Ty Nichols – graduate Assistant
Aaron Van Horn – graduate Assistant
Gunner Cruz – graduate Assistant

Depth Chart

Defense

4-3

FS
-
-
-

WLB	MLB	SLB
-	-	-
-	-	-
-	-	-

SS
-
-
-

CB
-
-
-

DE	DT	DT	DE
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-

CB
-
-
-

Offense

Pro-style

WR
-
-
-

WR
-
-
-

LT	LG	C	RG	RT
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	—	-

TE
-
-
-

WR
-
-
-

QB
-
-
-

Key Reserves
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Out (indefinitely)
Out (season)
Out (suspended)
Out (retired)

Special teams
PK -
PK -
P -
P -
KR -
PR -
LS -
H -

RB
-
-
-

True Freshman

Injury report

Name	Position	Injury	Duration
-	-	-	-

Game summaries

Northern Arizona

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

Statistics	Northern Arizona	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Northern Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	NAU	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							NAU 0	UA 0

At Mississippi State

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Mississippi State	0	0	0	0	0

Date: September 9
Location: Davis Wade Stadium - Starkville, MS

Sources:

Statistics	Arizona	Mississippi State
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Mississippi State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	MSSU
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	MSSU 0

UTEP

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
UTEP	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0

Date: September 16
Location: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	UTEP	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UTEP	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UTEP 0	UA 0

At Stanford

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Stanford	0	0	0	0	0

Date: September 23
Location: Stanford Stadium - Stanford, CA

Sources:

Statistics	Arizona	Stanford
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Stanford	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	STAN
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	STAN 0

Washington

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Washington	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0

Date: September 30
Location: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	Washington	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Washington	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UW	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UW 0	UA 0

At USC

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
USC	0	0	0	0	0

Date: October 6 or 7
Location: LA Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles, CA

Sources:

Statistics	Alabama	USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
USC	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	USC
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	USC 0

At Washington State

Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Washington State	0	0	0	0	0

Date: October 14
Location: Martin Stadium - Pullman, WA

Sources:

Statistics	Arizona	Washington State
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Washington State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	WSU
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	WSU 0

Oregon State

Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Oregon State	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0

Location: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	Oregon State	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Oregon State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	OSU	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							OSU 0	UA 0

UCLA

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
UCLA	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0

Date: November 4
Location: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	UCLA	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UCLA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UCLA	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UCLA 0	UA 0

At Colorado

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Colorado	0	0	0	0	0

Date: November 11
Location: Folsom Field - Boulder, CO

Sources:

Statistics	Arizona	Colorado
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Colorado	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	COL
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	COL 0

Utah

Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

	1	2	3	4	Total
Utah	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0

Date: November 18
Location: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	Utah	Arizona
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Utah	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UTA	UA
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UTA 0	UA 0

At Arizona State

Helmet	Jersey	Pants
Uniform combination

Duel in the Desert

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Arizona State	0	0	0	0	0

Date: November 25
Location: Sun Devil Stadium - Tempe, AZ

Sources:

Statistics	Arizona	Arizona State
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Arizona State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	UA	ASU
							0	0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							UA 0	ASU 0

Rankings

Statistics

Team

	Arizona	Opp
Scoring
Points per Game
Points per Turnovers
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
Rushing yards
Avg per play
Avg per game
Rushing touchdowns		l
Passing yards
Att-Comp-Int
Avg per pass
Avg per catch
Avg per game
Passing touchdowns
Total Offense
Plays
Avg per play
Avg per game
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
Avg per game

	Arizona	Opp
Punt-Yards
Avg per play
Avg per punt net
Punt Return-Yards
Avg per punt return
Kickoffs-Yards
Avg per play
Avg per kick net
Kickoff Return-Yards
Avg per kickoff return
Interceptions-Yards
Avg per play
Time of possession / game
3rd Down Conversions (Pct%)	(0%)	(0%)
4th Down Conversions (Pct%)	(0%)	(0%)
Touchdowns Scored
Field Goals-Attempts
PAT-Attempts
2 point conversion-attempts
Sack by Yards
Misc Yards
Safeties
Onside kicks
Red zone scores	(0%)	(0%)
Red zone touchdowns	(0%)	(0%)
Attendance
Date/Avg per date
Neutral Site

Individual leaders

Passing statistics
#	NAME	POS	RAT	CMP-ATT-INT	YDS	AVG/G	CMP%	TD	LONG
		QB	0.0	0-0-0	0 yrds		0.0%	0 TDs	0
	TOTALS		0.0	0-0-0	0 yrds	0.0	0.0%	0 TDs	0

Rushing statistics
#	NAME	POS	ATT	GAIN	AVG	TD	LONG	AVG/G
		RB	0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0

Receiving statistics
#	NAME	POS	CTH	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	AVG/G
		WR	0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0
	TOTALS		67	730 yrds	10.9	10 TDs	38	243.3

Defense

Defense statistics
#	NAME	POS	SOLO	AST	TOT	TFL-YDS	SACK-YDS	INT-YDS-TD	BU	QBH	RCV-YDS	FF	BLK	SAF
			0	0	0	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	TOTAL		0	0	0	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds- 0 TDs	0	0	-	0	0	-

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Kicking/off statistics
#	NAME	POS	XPM-XPA (XP%)	FGM-FGA (FG%)	1–19	20–29	30–39	40–49	50+	PTS	LNG	KICKS	YDS	AVG	TB	OB
		PK	0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	0 pts	0	0	0 yrds	0.0	0	-
	TOTALS		0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	0	0	0	0 yrds	0.0	0	-

Punting statistics
#	NAME	POS	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	LONG	TB	FC	I–20	50+	BLK
		P	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Team	--	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1

Kick return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
			-	-	-	-	-
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TD's	0

Punt return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
			-	-	-	-	-
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TD's	0

Scoring

Arizona vs Non-Conference Opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Opponents	0	0	0	0	0

Arizona vs Pac-12 Opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Opponents	0	0	0	0	0

Arizona vs Total Opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
Arizona	0	0	0	0	0
Opponents	0	0	0	0	0

Awards and honors

Pac-12 Weekly Honors
Date	Player (#)	Position	Award	Ref.

National Weekly Honors
Date	Player (#)	Position	Award	Ref

Pac-12 Conference Individual awards

Recipient	Award (Pac-12 Conference)	Date awarded	Ref.

Individual National awards

Recipient	Award	Date awarded	Ref.

All-Americans

All-Pac-12
Player	Position	1st/2nd team

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

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All-Pac-12 Academic
Player	Position	Class	Major	Ref.

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

PFF
Player	Position	1st/2nd team

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

CBS Sports / 247Sports
Player	Position	1st/2nd team

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

The Associated Press
Player	Position	1st/2nd team

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

Walter Camp
Player	Position	1st/2nd team

HM = Honorable mention. Source:

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NCAA Recognized All-American Honors
Player	AFCA	FWAA	TSN	Designation

The NCAA recognizes a selection to all five of the AFCA, FWAA and TSN first teams for unanimous selections and three of five for consensus selections. HM = Honorable mention. Source:

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Other All-American Honors
Player	Athletic	Athlon	BR	CFN	ESPN	FOX Sports	Phil Steele	SI	USA Today

Sources: [45]

Postseason

Senior Bowl

Player	#	Position	Class

East–West Shrine Bowl

Player	#	Position	Class

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Player	#	Position	Class

NFL draft

The NFL Draft will be held at Campus Martius Park in Detroit, MI.

Wildcats who were picked in the 2023 NFL draft:

Round	Pick	Player	Position	NFL Team

NFL draft combine

No members of the 2022 team were invited to participate in drills at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

2023 NFL combine participants
Name	POS	HT	WT	Arms	Hands	40	Bench press	Vert jump	Broad jump	3-cone drill	20-yd shuttle	60-yd shuttle	Ref

† Top performer

DNP = Did not participate

Arizona Pro Day

Name	POS	HT	WT	Arms	Hands	40	Bench press	Vert jump	Broad jump	3-cone drill	20-yd shuttle	60-yd shuttle	Ref
2024 Arizona Pro Day

† Top performer

DNP = Did not participate

Media coverage

Radio

ESPN Tucson - 1490 AM & 104.09 FM (ESPN Radio) and Nationwide - Dish Network, Sirius XM, Varsity Network and iHeartRadio)
KCUB 1290 AM – Football Radio Show – (Tucson, AZ)
KHYT – 107.5 FM (Tucson, AZ)
KTKT 990 AM – La Hora de Los Gatos (Spanish) – (Tucson, AZ)
KGME 910 AM – (IMG Sports Network) – (Phoenix, AZ)
KTAN 1420 AM – (Sierra Vista, AZ)
KDAP 96.5 FM (Douglas, Arizona)
KWRQ 102.3 FM – (Safford, AZ/Thatcher, AZ)
KIKO 1340 AM – (Globe, AZ)
KVWM 970 AM – (Show Low, AZ/Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ)
XENY-AM 760 AM – (Nogales, Sonora) (Spanish)
KTZR (1450 AM) - (FoxSports 1450) - (Tucson, AZ)

TV

CBS Family – KOLD (CBS), CBSN
ABC/ESPN Family – KGUN (ABC), ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+,
FOX Family – KMSB (FOX), FOX/FS1, FSN
Pac-12 Network (Pac-12 Arizona)
NBC – KVOA, NBC Sports, NBCSN
PBS - KUAT
Univision - KUVE (Spanish)
Telemundo - KHRR (Spanish)

TV ratings


Opponent	Outlet	Viewers	Rating
Northern Arizona
at Mississippi State
UTEP
at Stanford
Washington
at USC
at Washington State
Oregon State
UCLA
Colorado
Utah
at Arizona State

All totals via Sports Media Watch.[46] Streaming numbers not included. † - Data not available.

References

"Ex-Wildcats WR Anthony Simpson transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
"Former Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace commits to USC". On3sports.com. December 18, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
"Ex-Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud transfers to James Madison". Tucson.com. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
"Transfer portal tracker: Former Arizona RB Drake Anderson commits to Akron". Tucson.com. April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
"Pac-12 receiving leader Dorian Singer transfers to USC". ocregister.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
"Transfer portal tracker: Jamarye Joiner leaves Arizona for Jacksonville State". Tucson.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
"Recruiting: Holy Cross alum Kolbe Cage transfers to Southern Miss". CrescentCitySports.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
"Former Arizona defensive lineman JB Brown commits to UMass, reunites with 'Dr. Blitz'". Tucson.com. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
"Transfer portal tracker: WR Ma'jon Wright commit to Grambling State". Tucson.com. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
"Former Arizona Wildcats safety Jaxen Turner transfers to UNLV". Tucson.com. February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
"Ex-Wildcats RB Jalen John transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
"Ex-Wildcats RB James Bohls transfers to Southern Utah". sportsradio977.com. February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
"Ex-Wildcats LB RJ Edwards transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
"Ex-Wildcats LB Jerry Roberts transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
"Ex-Wildcats LB Tyler Martin transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
"Transfer portal tracker: OL Shontrail Key commit to Grambling State". Tucson.com. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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"Arizona DL Transfer Kyon Barrs Commits to USC". on3.com. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
"New Mexico State inks 29 players on Early National Signing Day". KTSM.com. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
"Former Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Paris Shand transfers to LSU". Tucson.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
"Ex-Wildcats DL Jermaine Wiggins Jr. transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
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"Formee CDO star DL Chase Randall to Arizona Wildcats". Tucson.com. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
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[1] Also known as Placekicker (PK)

[2] "Ex-Wildcats WR Anthony Simpson transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

[3] "Former Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace commits to USC". On3sports.com. December 18, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

[4] "Ex-Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud transfers to James Madison". Tucson.com. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.

[5] "Transfer portal tracker: Former Arizona RB Drake Anderson commits to Akron". Tucson.com. April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.

[6] "Pac-12 receiving leader Dorian Singer transfers to USC". ocregister.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.

[7] "Transfer portal tracker: Jamarye Joiner leaves Arizona for Jacksonville State". Tucson.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

[8] "Recruiting: Holy Cross alum Kolbe Cage transfers to Southern Miss". CrescentCitySports.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.

[9] "Former Arizona defensive lineman JB Brown commits to UMass, reunites with 'Dr. Blitz'". Tucson.com. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.

[10] "Transfer portal tracker: WR Ma'jon Wright commit to Grambling State". Tucson.com. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.

[11] "Former Arizona Wildcats safety Jaxen Turner transfers to UNLV". Tucson.com. February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

[12] "Ex-Wildcats RB Jalen John transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.

[13] "Ex-Wildcats RB James Bohls transfers to Southern Utah". sportsradio977.com. February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.

[14] "Ex-Wildcats LB RJ Edwards transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.

[15] "Ex-Wildcats LB Jerry Roberts transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

[16] "Ex-Wildcats LB Tyler Martin transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

[17] "Transfer portal tracker: OL Shontrail Key commit to Grambling State". Tucson.com. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.

[18] "Transfer portal tracker: Woody Jean leaves Arizona for Florida Atlantic". Tucson.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

[19] "Arizona DL Transfer Kyon Barrs Commits to USC". on3.com. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.

[20] "New Mexico State inks 29 players on Early National Signing Day". KTSM.com. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.

[21] "Former Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Paris Shand transfers to LSU". Tucson.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

[22] "Ex-Wildcats DL Jermaine Wiggins Jr. transfers to UMass". umass74.blogspot.com. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

[23] "2023 Transfer Football Team Rankings". 247 Sports.

[24] "Arizona Wildcats add UCLA defensive lineman Tyler Manoa through the transfer portal". Tucson.com. December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.

[25] "Arizona lands commitment from former Cal linebacker Orin Patu". azdesertswarm.com. December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.

[26] "Former Georgia defensive lineman Bill Norton commits to Arizona". 247sports.com. December 18, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

[27] "Former Oregon linebacker Justin Flowe transfers to Arizona". 247sports.com. December 18, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

[28] "Former UW Linebacker Daniel Heimuli Will Transfer to Arizona". 247sports.com. January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.

[29] "Formee CDO star DL Chase Randall to Arizona Wildcats". Tucson.com. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

[30] "Former Salpointe Catholic standout Cruz Rushing transfer from Florida to Arizona". Tucson.com. January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[31] "ALL SPORTS TUCSON TALK PODCAST: Former Cienega standout C.J. Flores pursuing dream playing with Arizona football". AllSportsTucson.com. March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.

[32] "Quarterback Will Plummer not listed on Arizona football spring roster, But former UCLA RB/DB Martell Irby is". AZDesertSwarm.com. Feb 15, 2023. Retrieved Feb 15, 2023.

[33] "Former Indiana defensive lineman Sio Nofoagatoto'a commits to Arizona". ArizonaDesertSwarm.com. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.

[34] "Arizona Wildcats add ex-Michigan edge rusher Taylor Upshaw through transfer portal". Tucson.com. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.

[35] "Arizona 2023 Recruiting Class". ESPN.com.

[36] "Arizona 2023 Recruiting Class". On3.com.

[37] "Arizona 2023 Recruiting Class". Rivals.com.

[38] "Arizona 2023 Recruiting Class". 247sports.com.

[39] "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class". ESPN.com.

[40] "Alabama 2024 Recruiting Class". On3.com.

[41] "Arizona 2023 Recruiting Class". Rivals.com.

[42] "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class". 247sports.com.

[43] "Blue Team Holds off Red Team 23-19 in Spring Game". The University of Arizona, ArizonaWildcats.com. April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.

[44] "2023 Arizona Wildcats football schedule". University of Arizona. Retrieved December 2, 2022.

[45] "2023 Arizona Wildcats football roster". arizonawildcats.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.

[46] "Pac-12 Football".

[47] Paulsen. "College Football TV Ratings". Sports Media Watch. Retrieved 2022-09-13.

2023 Arizona Wildcats football team

Previous season

Offseason

Team departures

Outgoing transfers

Incoming transfers

Returning starters

Recruiting class

2024 recruiting class

Walk-ons

Preseason

Spring game

Award watch lists

Pac-12 Media Day

Preseason All-Pac-12 and All-American honors

Schedule

Personnel

Roster

Coaching staff

Support staff

Analysts

Graduate assistants

Depth Chart

Injury report

Game summaries

Northern Arizona

At Mississippi State

UTEP

At Stanford

Washington

At USC

At Washington State

Oregon State

UCLA

At Colorado

Utah

At Arizona State

Rankings

Statistics

Team

Individual leaders

Defense

Special teams

Scoring

Awards and honors

Pac-12 Conference Individual awards

Individual National awards

All-Americans

Postseason

Senior Bowl

East–West Shrine Bowl

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

NFL draft

NFL draft combine

Arizona Pro Day

Media coverage

Radio

TV

TV ratings

See also

References