2023 Arizona Wildcats football
Alamo Bowl champion
Alamo Bowl, W 38–24 vs. Oklahoma
ConferencePac-12 Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 11
APNo. 11
Record10–3 (7–2 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrennan Carroll (3rd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorJohnny Nansen (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
2023 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 2 Washington y$^  9 0   14 1  
No. 6 Oregon y  8 1   12 2  
No. 11 Arizona  7 2   10 3  
Oregon State  5 4   8 5  
Utah  5 4   8 5  
USC  5 4   8 5  
California  4 5   6 7  
UCLA  4 5   8 5  
Washington State  2 7   5 7  
Stanford  2 7   3 9  
Arizona State*  2 7   3 9  
Colorado  1 8   4 8  
Championship: Washington 34, Oregon 31
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to self-imposed ban for 2020 recruiting violations
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats were led by third-year head coach Jedd Fisch and played home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. 2023 was Arizona's 124th season of competition and the program's 45th and final year in the Pac-12 Conference before it joined the Big 12 Conference in 2024.

The Wildcats ended the season on a seven-game winning streak and finished 10–3, achieving the fourth 10-win regular season in program history. The Wildcats netted a berth in the 2023 Alamo Bowl, the school's bowl appearance since 2017, where they faced the Oklahoma Sooners. Arizona won 38–24, marking their first bowl victory since 2015. Arizona finished ranked 11th in the final AP Poll, their highest finish in the poll since the 1998 season.

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back EDGE Edge
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
  1. Also known as placekicker (PK)

Team departures

Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 40 total players. 5 players graduated, 3 declared for the 2023 NFL draft, while the other 33 entered the transfer portal.

2023 Arizona offseason departures
NamePos.Height/WeightYearHometownReason
Anthony SimpsonWR5′11, 205SophomorePawling, NYTransferred to UMass
Jalen HarrisDL6′6, 275Redshirt SeniorGilbert, AZCompleted college eligibility
Isaiah RutherfordCB6′1, 190JuniorSacramento, CAUnknown
Jaydin YoungCB6′0, 180SophomorePeoria, AZTransferred to Oregon State
Jordan McCloudQB6′0, 193SophomoreTampa, FLTransferred to James Madison
Christian Roland-WallaceCB6′0, 205JuniorPalmdale, CATransferred to USC
Christian YoungDB6′3, 225SeniorHouston, TXDeclared for 2023 NFL draft
Drake AndersonRB6′0, 180SophomoreChandler, AZTransferred to Akron
Dorian SingerWR6′1, 185SophomoreSaint Paul, MNTransferred to USC
Jamayre JoinerWR6′1, 220Redshirt JuniorTucson, AZTransferred to Jacksonville State
Kolbe CageLB6′1, 215Redshirt FreshmanNew Orleans, LATransferred to Southern Miss
J.B. BrownDL6′2, 280Redshirt Grad StudentLong Beach, CATransferred to UMass
Ma'Jon WrightlWR6′2, 218FreshmanFort Lauderdale, FLTransferred to Grambling State
Adama FallDB6′2, 192Redshirt FreshmanSimi Valley, CATransferred to Arizona State
Jaxen TurnerDB6′2, 210JuniorMoreno Valley, CATransferred to UNLV
Jalen JohnRB5′11, 225SophomorePortland, ORTransferred to UMass
Jashon ButlerRB5′10, 200Redshirt JuniorLynnwood, WATransferred
Hunter EcholsDL6′5, 250Redshirt Grad StudentLos Angeles, CADeclared for 2023 NFL draft
Matthew WeertsLB6′1, 220Redshirt FreshmanBatavia, ILTransferred
James BohlsRB6′0, 215Redshirt FreshmanSan Clemente, CATransferred to Southern Utah
RJ EdwardsLB6′2, 222JuniorLas Vegas, NVTransferred to UMass
Kevon GarciaDE6′2, 230Redshirt FreshmanNew Orleans, LATransferred
Eddie Siaumau-SaniotaDE6′3, 245Redshirt SophomorePago Pago, ASTransferred
Jerry RobertsLB6′2, 230Redshirt Grad StudentErie, PATransferred to UMass
Malik ReedLB6′2, 230SophomoreChandler, AZTransferred
Tyler MartinLB6′1, 245SophomoreActon, MATransferred to UMass
Evan Branch-HayesDL6′2, 300Redshirt SophomoreRichmond, CATransferred to Bowling Green
Josh DonovanOL6′6, 325Redshirt SeniorCollege Station, TXCompleted college eligibility
Shontrail KeyOL6′5, 305Redshirt FreshmanChicago, ILTransferred to Grambling State
Jack BufordOT6′4, 310SophomoreSt. Louis, MOTransferred to Lindenwood
Woody JeanOL6′4, 315SophomoreDeerfield Beach, FLTransferred to Florida Atlantic
Paiton FearsDL6′6, 275Redshirt SeniorMascotte, FLDeclared for 2023 NFL draft
Jake GeorgeWR6'1, 200Redshirt FreshmanWhittier, CAUnknown
Kyon BarrsDL6′4, 310JuniorMurrieta, CATransferred to USC
Dion Wilson Jr.DL6′6, 295SophomorePerris, CATransferred to New Mexico State
Paris ShandDL6′5, 290SophomoreToronto, ONTransferred to LSU
Alex LinesTE6′6, 250SophomoreGilbert, AZTransferred
Traemaine SaveaDL6′2, 295SeniorUtulei, American SamoaCompleted college eligibility
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.DL6′3, 250FreshmanBoxford, MATransferred to UMass

Incoming transfers

Over the off-season, Arizona added thirteen players via transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the No. 51 ranked transfer class in the country.[1]

Arizona Incoming transfers
Name Pos. Height/Weight Year Hometown Previous school Source
Dylan WyattDB6′1, 180SeniorOakland, CACal Poly[2]
Montana Lemonious-CraigWR6′2, 190SophomoreInglewood, CAColorado[3]
Justin FloweLB6′3, 220FreshmanUpland, CAOregon[4]
Martell IrbyDB5′9, 208JuniorSan Diego, CAUCLA[5]
David HeimuliLB6′0, 225SophomoreEast Palo Alto, CAWashington[6]
Cruz RushingDB6′0, 194FreshmanTucson, AZFlorida[7]
C. J. FloresDB5′11, 190FreshmanTucson, AZNAU[8]
Orin PatuLB6′4, 235Redshirt JuniorSeattle, WACalifornia[9]
Sio Nofoagatoto’aDL6′3, 315SeniorIli'ili, American SamoaIndiana[10]
Tyler ManoaDL6′4, 300SeniorHayward, CAUCLA[11]
Bill NortonDL6′6, 300JuniorMemphis, TNGeorgia[12]
Taylor UpshawDL6′4, 255SeniorBradenton, FLMichigan[13]
Chase RandallDL6′2, 265FreshmanTucson, AZValparaiso[14]
Cash PetermanK6′0, 200SophomoreChandler, AZBYU[15]

Returning starters

Offense

* 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 2023 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Brayden Dorman
QB
Colorado Springs, CO Vista Ridge 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Feb 22, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Leviticus Su'a
LB
Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jan 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Carlos Wilson
WR
Sacramento, CA Inderkum 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Raymond Pulido
OL
Apple Valley, CA Apple Valley 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 325 lb (147 kg) Aug 13, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Brandon Johnson
RB
Palmdale, CA Highland 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jun 14, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Malachi Riley
WR
Corona, CA Centennial 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Dec 16, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Rhino Tapaatoutai
OT
Mission Hills, CA Bishop Alemany 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Apr 18, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Taye Brown
LB
Chandler, AZ Hamilton 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 26, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Emmanuel Karnley
CB
Pittsburg, CA Pittsburg 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 16, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Devin Hyatt
WR
Irmo, SC IMG (FL) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Feb 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Arian Parish
S
Katy, TX Katy 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 10, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Canyon Moses
CB
Midland, TX Midland 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Feb 1, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Elijha Payne
OT
Las Vegas, NV Desert Pines 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 286 lb (130 kg) Jul 13, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Tylen Gonzalez
DE
Carlsbad, NM Carlsbad 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Jun 5, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Nicholas Gonzalez
DE
San Pedro, CA San Pedro 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Nov 9, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Dorian Thomas
TE
Kent, WA Kentridge 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Tristan Davis
DE
Lake Oswego, OR Lake Oswego 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 2, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Gavin Hunter
ATH
Mililani, HI Mililani 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 8, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Jackson Holman
TE
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jul 2, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Julien Savaiinaea
DE
Honolulu, HI Saint Louis (HI) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jun 15, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Dominic Lolesio
DE
Long Beach, CA Long Beach 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 8, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Genesis Smith
S
Chandler, AZ Hamilton 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Aug 27, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Kamuela Kaaihue
LB
Honolulu, HI Roosevelt 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jun 8, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Keanu Mailoto
DT
Auburn, WA Mt. San Antonio (JC) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Dec 29, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
Charles Yates
ATH
Mobile, AL Los Angeles Pierce (JC) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 7, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   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 4 star recruits 3 star recruits 2 star recruits 1 star recruits No star ranking
ESPN [16]----314000
On3 Recruits [17]566111000
Rivals [18]364111000
247 Sports [19]364115000

Walk-ons

NamePos.Height/WeightHometownHigh school
Tyler MustainATH6′2, 220Tucson, AZPusch Ridge
Deric EnglishWR6'4, 210Scottsdale,AZSaguaro
Nolan ClementDE6′3, 220Scottsdale, AZDesert Mountain
Zarius WellsOL6′6, 290Chandler, AZChandler
Bryce EcholsDL6′5, 245Henderson, NVCoronado
Ammon KaufusiDL6′5, 257Salt Lake City, UTHighland

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.[20]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYearRef
Lott TrophyJustin FloweLBJr. [21]
Butkus Award [22]
Manning Award Jayden de Laura QB [23]
Maxwell Award [24]
Jacob Cowing WR Sr. [25]
Paul Hornung Award [26]
Biletnikoff Award [27]
Rotary Lombardi Award Jordan Morgan OT [28]
Wuerffel Trophy [29]
Outland Trophy [30]
Jonah Savaiinaea So. [31]
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award [32]
Sio Nofoagatoto’a DL Sr. [33]
Tiaoalii Savea Jr. [34]
Jacob Manu LB So. [35]
Tetairoa McMillan WR [36]
Lou Groza Award Tyler Loop PK Jr. [37]
Ray Guy Award Kyle Ostendorp P Sr. [38]
Doak Walker Award Michael Wiley RB [39]
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award [40]

Sources:


Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held on July 21, 2023, at the TBD in Las Vegas, NV (Pac-12 Network). The preseason polls will be released in July 2023.[41]

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 USC 413 (25)
2 Washington 367 (4)
3 Utah 359 (6)
4 Oregon 344 (1)
5 Oregon State 309
6 UCLA 248
7 Washington State 186
8 Arizona 176
9 California 132
10 Arizona State 122
11 Colorado 98
12 Stanford 54

Preseason All-Pac-12

Source:[42]
Second team

Position Player Class
Offense
WR Jacob Cowing Senior
Special Teams
AP Jacob Cowing Senior
Second Team All-Americans
Player Position AP AS CBS Sports ESPN PFF Sporting News WCFF Designation
Jacob Cowing WR Green tickY

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 27:00 p.m.Northern Arizona*P12NW 38–348,159
September 94:30 p.m.at Mississippi State*SECNL 24–31 OT51,648
September 168:00 p.m.UTEP*
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 31–1044,182
September 234:00 p.m.at StanfordP12NW 21–2038,046
September 307:00 p.m.No. 7 Washington
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 24–3150,800
October 77:30 p.m.at No. 9 USCESPNL 41–43 3OT62,916
October 144:00 p.m.at No. 19 Washington StateP12NW 44–626,155
October 287:30 p.m.No. 11 Oregon State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPNW 27–2445,023
November 47:30 p.m.No. 19 UCLAdagger
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1W 27–1044,956
November 1112:00 p.m.at ColoradoNo. 21P12NW 34–3152,788
November 1812:30 p.m.No. 22 UtahNo. 17
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 42–1850,800
November 251:30 p.m.at Arizona StateNo. 15ESPNW 59–2353,414
December 287:15 pmvs. No. 12 OklahomaNo. 14ESPNW 38–2455,853

[43]

Personnel

Roster

2023 Arizona Wildcats football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 2 Jacob Cowing (C) Sr
RB 3 Jonah Coleman So
WR 4 Tetairoa McMillan So
WR 5 Montana Lemonious-Craig So
RB 6 Michael Wiley (C) Sr
QB 7 Jayden de Laura (C) Jr
RB 8 D. J. Williams GS
WR 9 Jackson Holman Fr
WR 10 Malachi Riley Fr
QB 11 Noah Fifita  Fr
WR 12 Kevin Green Jr.  Fr
WR 13 Jaden Clark  So
QB 14 Cole Tannenbaum So
WR 15 Carlos Wilson Fr
WR 16 A. J. Jones  Fr
QB 17 Brayden Dorman Fr
RB 21 Rayshon Luke So
RB 23 Stevie Rocker Jr.  So
WR 25 Chris Hunter  Fr
RB 28 Nazar Bombata  Sr
RB 29 Brandon Johnson Fr
WR 31 Deric English Fr
OL 54 Jacob Reece  Fr
OL 55 J. T. Hand  So
OL 56 Tylen Gonzalez Fr
OL 58 Sam Langi  Sr
OL 59 Rhino Tapa'atoutai Fr
OL 62 Joseph Borjon  So
OL 63 Elijha Payne Fr
OL 65 Leif Magnuson  So
OL 70 Zarius Wells Fr
OL 71 Jonah Savaiinaea So
OL 72 Wendell Moe  Fr
OL 75 Josh Baker Jr
OL 76 Anthony Patt  So
OL 77 Jordan Morgan (C) Sr
OL 78 Grayson Stovall  Fr
OL 79 Raymond Pulido Fr
WR 80 Devin Hyatt Fr
WR 81 Julius Oliver Fr
TE 82 Dorian Thomas Fr
WR 83 Sam Graci-Glazer  Fr
TE 84 Tanner McLachlan  Sr
TE 85 Roberto Miranda  So
TE 86 John Hart  Fr
TE 87 Tyler Powell  Fr
TE 88 Keyan Burnett So
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
CB 2 Treydan Stukes (C) Jr
CB 3 Dylan Wyatt GS
S 4 Isaiah Taylor  So
LB 5 Jacob Manu (C) So
LB 6 Taye Brown Fr
CB 7 Ephesians Prsock So
LB 8 Sterling Lane II So
S 9 Gunner Maldonado (C) Jr
LB 10 Justin Flowe  So
DE 11 Taylor Upshaw GS
S 12 Genesis Smith Fr
DB 13 Martell Irby (C) Sr
S 14 D. J. Warnell Jr. Jr
LB 15 Daniel Heimuli Jr
S 16 Gavin Hunter Fr
DB 17 Charles Yates Jr. Jr
LB 18 Kamuela Ka'aihue Fr
CB 23 Tacario Davis So
CB 24 Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine  Fr
DB 25 Arian Parish Fr
DB 26 Canyon Moses Fr
S 27 Will Uhrich So
CB 29 Devin Dunn  Fr
S 30 Jax Stam  Fr
S 31 Cruz Rushing Fr
CB 33 Emmanuel Karnley Fr
DL 34 Ammon Kaufusi Fr
DB 35 C. J. Flores Fr
LB 36 Dominic Hanger Fr
DE 37 Nolan Clement Fr
CB 39 Jeffrey Robinson  So
LB 40 Ammon Allen  So
DL 41 Julian Savaiinaea Fr
DE 42 Dominic Lolesio Fr
S 43 Dalton Johnson  So
LB 44 Jeremy Mercier  Sr
DL 45 Bill Norton Sr
DL 46 Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei So
DB 47 Rex Haynes  Fr
DL 48 Orin Patu Sr
DL 50 Sio Nofoagatoto'a Sr
LB 51 Tyler Mustain Fr
LB 52 Brandon Craddock  Fr
DE 53 Christian Madoski Fr
DL 54 Chase Randall So
LB 55 Leviticus Su'a Fr
DL 56 Bryce Echols Fr
LB 57 Anthony Ward  So
DL 90 Isaiah Ward  Fr
DL 91 Isaiah Johnson  Fr
DL 92 Tyler Manoa Sr
DL 93 Jacob Kongaika So
DL 95 Keanu Mailoto Fr
DL 96 Nick Fernandez Fr
DE 97 Tristan Davis Fr
DL 98 Tiaoalii Savea Jr
DL 99 Russell Davis II So
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 19 Kyle Ostendorp Sr
PK 33 Tyler Loop Jr
LS 39 Kameron Hawkins  Jr
P 49 Jordan Forbes  Fr
LS 64 Seth MacKellar Sr
P 99 Cash Peterman Jr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Brennan CarrollOffensive coordinator/offensive linemen
  • Johnny NansenDefensive coordinator
  • Jimmie DoughertyPassing game coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Jordan Paopao – Special teams coordinator/tight ends
  • Chuck CecilDefensive backs
  • Kevin CummingsWide receivers
  • Scottie GrahamRunning backs
  • Ricky HunleyDefensive linemen
  • Jason KaufusiDefensive ends/outside linebackers
  • John Richardson – Cornerbacks
  • Duane AkinaSecondary
  • Tyler Owens – Director, strength & conditioning
  • Darren AndrewsOffensive analyst
  • Luke McNittOffensive analyst
  • Michael Switzer – Offensive analyst
  • Brett Arce – Defensive analyst
  • Ty Nichols – Defensive analyst
  • Carson Bicknell – Special teams analyst
  • Teddy Bolin – Graduate assistant
  • Dominic Caldwell – Graduate assistant
  • Jacob Smith – Graduate assistant
  • Aaron Van Horn – Graduate assistant

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

Roster
Last update: 8/23/23

Game summaries

vs Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Lumberjacks 0 3 003
Wildcats 7 7 21338

at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: September 2, 2023
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 48,159
  • Referee: Cravonne Barrett
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:13) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 4-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:47; Arizona 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:24) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 7-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:04; Arizona 14–0)
  • (0:00) NAU – Marcus Lye 49-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 49 yards, 7:43; Arizona 14–3)
Third quarter
  • (11:26) ARIZ – Tacario Davis 85-yard blocked field goal return, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:34; Arizona 21–3)
  • (4:34) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 5-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:04; Arizona 28–3)
  • (2:02) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 53-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:07; Arizona 35–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:46) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 2:32; Arizona 38–3)
StatisticsNAUARIZ
First downs1722
Total yards264478
Rushing yards41–7827–186
Passing yards186292
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–29–020–26–1
Time of possession35:0424:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern ArizonaPassingKai Millner14/22, 166 yards
RushingT. J. McDaniel14 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingColeman Owen5 receptions, 90 yards
ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura18/24, 285 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingMichael Wiley10 carries, 54 yards
ReceivingMichael Wiley6 receptions, 57 yards

at Mississippi State

Arizona Wildcats (1–0) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (1–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Arizona 0 7 710024
Mississippi State 14 0 73731

at Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS

  • Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,648
  • Referee: John Love
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:06) MSST – Lideatrick Griffin 23-yard pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 1:53; Mississippi State 7–0)
  • (3:27) MSST – Jo'Quavious Marks 1-yard run (Kyle Ferrie kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:22; Mississippi State 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (0:02) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 1-yard run (Tyler Loop kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 0:38; Mississippi State 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (11:07) MSST – Lideatrick Griffin 15-yard pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 2:06; Mississippi State 21–7)
  • (6:34) ARIZ– Jacob Cowing 17-yard pass from Jayden de Laura (Tyler Loop kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Mississippi State 21–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:14) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 11-yard pass from Jayden de Laura (Tyler Loop kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:40; Tied 21–21)
  • (6:47) MSST – Kyle Ferrie 36-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:27; Mississippi State 24–21)
  • (0:05) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 36-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:31; Tied 24–24)
First overtime
  • (0:00) MSST – Jeffery Pittman 29-yard pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Mississippi State 31–24)
StatisticsARIZMSST
First downs2316
Total yards72–43156–307
Rushing yards25–9138–145
Passing yards340162
Passing: Comp–Att–Int33–47–413–17–0
Time of possession32:2227:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura32/46, 342 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
RushingJayden de Laura8 carries, 44 yards, TD
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan8 receptions, 161 yards, TD
Mississippi StatePassingWill Rogers13/17, 162 yards, 3 TD
RushingJo'Quavious Marks24 carries, 123 yards, TD
ReceivingLideatrick Griffin5 receptions, 83 yards, 2 TD

vs UTEP

UTEP Miners (1–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–1) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Miners 0 3 0710
Wildcats 0 14 10731

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 16, 2023
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 89 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 44,182
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Bob Davie (analyst)
Game information
First quarter

None

Second quarter
  • (14:53) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 18-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 2:38; Arizona 7–0)
  • (5:13) UTEP – Buzz Flabiano 25-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:40; Arizona 7–3)
  • (1:23) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 3-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:44; Arizona 14–3)
Third quarter
  • (8:59) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 38-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 4:33; Arizona 17–3)
  • (2:42) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 2-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:13; Arizona 24–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:19) ARIZ – Montana Lemonious-Craig 4-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards, 1:26; Arizona 31–3)
  • (1:32) UTEP – Javoni Gardere 25-yard pass from Kevin Hurley, Buzz Flabiano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:12; Arizona 31–10)
StatisticsUTEPARIZ
First downs1326
Total yards332544
Rushing yards26–4932–244
Passing yards283300
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–35–025–32–0
Time of possession29:4330:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTEPPassingGavin Hardison15/31, 228 yards
RushingDeion Hankins9 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingTorrance Burgess Jr.3 receptions, 78 yards
ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura23/29, 285 yards, 3 TD
RushingMichael Wiley17 carries, 87 yards, TD
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan6 receptions, 89 yards, TD

at Stanford

Arizona Wildcats (2–1) at Stanford Cardinal (1–2) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 7 7721
Cardinal 3 7 7320

at Stanford StadiumStanford, CA

  • Date: September 23, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 38,046
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:35) STAN – Joshua Karty 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:39; Stanford 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:37) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 36-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, 1:23; Arizona 7–3)
  • (5:44) STAN – Bryce Farrell 2-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 4:58; Stanford 10–7)
Third quarter
  • (5:53) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 7-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:45; Arizona 14–10)
  • (1:49) STAN – Sedrick Irvin 1-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:04; Stanford 17–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:42) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 2-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:58; Arizona 21–17)
  • (3:09) STAN – Joshua Karty 46-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:34; Arizona 21–20)
StatisticsARIZSTAN
First downs2018
Total yards349354
Rushing yards37–14534–108
Passing yards204246
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–30–018–32–0
Time of possession28:5131:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura14/26, 157 yards, TD
RushingJonah Coleman12 carries, 75 yards
ReceivingJacob Cowing8 receptions, 85 yards
StanfordPassingAshton Daniels14/26, 198 yards
RushingSedrick Irvin10 carries, 70 yards, TD
ReceivingTiger Bachmeier4 receptions, 93 yards

vs No. 7 Washington

No. 7 Washington Huskies (4–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (3–1) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 14 7 7331
Wildcats 0 10 7724

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 30, 2023
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,800
  • Referee: Justin Elliott
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:02) WASH – Dillon Johnson 4-yard run, Grady Gross kick (Drive: 12 plays, 95 yards, 6:59; Washington 7–0)
  • (0:38) WASH – Germie Bernard 3-yard run, Grady Gross kick (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:13; Washington 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (9:31) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 8-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:07; Washington 14–7)
  • (3:31) WASH – Will Nixon 5-yard run, Grady Gross kick (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:58; Washington 21–7)
  • (0:23) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 30-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 3:08; Washington 21–10)
Third quarter
  • (6:42) WASH – Dillon Johnson 4-yard run, Grady Gross kick (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:34; Washington 28–10)
  • (3:03) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 1-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; Washington 28–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:24) WASH – Grady Gross 37-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:39; Washington 31–17)
  • (1:08) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 10-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 2:47; Washington 31–24)
StatisticsWASHARIZ
First downs2627
Total yards474342
Rushing yards26–11131–110
Passing yards363232
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30–40–027–39–1
Time of possession29:5130:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WashingtonPassingMichael Penix Jr.30/40, 363 yards
RushingDillon Johnson16 carries, 91 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingGermie Bernard8 receptions, 89 yards
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita27/39, 232 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJonah Coleman12 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingJacob Cowing8 receptions, 61 yards, TD

at No. 9 USC

Arizona Wildcats (3–2) at No. 9 USC Trojans (5–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OT2OT3OTTotal
Wildcats 10 7 3876041
Trojans 0 14 7776243

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: October 7, 2023
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 62,916
  • Referee: Jeff Dahle
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst) & Kayla Burton (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:12) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:19; Arizona 3–0)
  • (4:59) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 23-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:21; Arizona 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:05) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 18-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 92 yards, 5:51; Arizona 17–0)
  • (9:43) USC – Caleb Williams 3-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 1:22; Arizona 17–7)
  • (13:05) USC – Kyron Hudson 5-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:50; Arizona 17–14)
Third quarter
  • (10:20) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 22-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 4:40; Arizona 20–14)
  • (5:44) USC – MarShawn Lloyd 9-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:36; USC 21–20)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:54) USC – Caleb Williams 1-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:29; USC 28–20)
  • (8:17) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Noah Fifita two-point pass to Tetairoa McMillan (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:37; Tied 28–28)
First overtime
  • USC – Caleb Williams 18-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards; USC 35–28)
  • ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 25-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; Tied 35–35)
Second overtime
  • ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 8-yard pass from Noah Fifita, two-point pass failed (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards; Arizona 41–35)
  • USC – Austin Jones 11-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Tied 41–41)
Third overtime
  • USC - Caleb Williams run for two-point conversion (USC 43-41)
StatisticsARIZUSC
First downs2823
Total yards506365
Rushing yards42–20333–146
Passing yards303219
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–35–114–25–0
Time of possession35:3924:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita25/35, 303 yards, 5 TD, INT
RushingJonah Coleman22 carries, 143 yards
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan6 receptions, 138 yards
USCPassingCaleb Williams14/25, 219 yards, TD
RushingMarShawn Lloyd15 carries, 86 yards, TD
ReceivingBrenden Rice4 receptions, 96 yards

at No. 19 Washington State

Arizona Wildcats (3–3) at No. 19 Washington State Cougars (4–1) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 10 10 101444
No. 19 Cougars 6 0 006

at Martin StadiumPullman, WA

  • Date: October 14, 2023
  • Game time: 4:07 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 26,155
  • Referee: Matthew Richards
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:01) WSU – Nakia Watson 1-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:59; Washington State 6–0)
  • (8:29) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:32; Arizona 7–6)
  • (5:18) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 37-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 13 yards, 1:34; Arizona 10–6)
Second quarter
  • (14:53) ARIZ – Rayshon Luke 40-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:07; Arizona 17–6)
  • (8:07) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 4:48; Arizona 20–6)
Third quarter
  • (10:49) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 21-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:11; Arizona 23–6)
  • (2:57) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 16 plays, 60 yards, 7:11; Arizona 30–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:37) ARIZ – DJ Williams 15-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 15 yards, 0:05; Arizona 37–6)
  • (6:52) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 23-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:59; Arizona 44–6)
StatisticsARIZWSU
First downs2612
Total yards516234
Rushing yards37–17422–35
Passing yards342199
Passing: Comp–Att–Int34–43–023–33–2
Time of possession38:3921:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita34/43, 342 yards
RushingRayshon Luke10 carries, 71 yards, TD
ReceivingJonah Coleman4 receptions, 98 yards
Washington StatePassingCameron Ward22/30, 192 yards, INT
RushingDylan Paine3 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingNakia Watson5 receptions, 88 yards

vs No. 11 Oregon State

No. 11 Oregon State Beavers (6–1) vs Arizona Wildcats (4–3) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Beavers 7 3 01424
Wildcats 3 7 31427

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 28, 2023
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 74 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 45,023
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brian Custer (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:28) OSU – Jack Velling 22-yard pass from DJ Uiagalelei, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:32; Oregon State 7–0)
  • (1:34) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 51-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 41 yards, 6:54; Oregon State 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (10:32) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 7-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 94 yards, 3:22; Arizona 10–7)
  • (5:13) OSU – Atticus Sappington 35-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 5:19; Tied 10–10)
Third quarter
  • (11:27) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:33; Arizona 13–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:47) OSU – Silas Bolden 8-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:06; Oregon State 17–13)
  • (8:46) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 40-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, 0:45; Arizona 20–17)
  • (2:22) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 5:20; Arizona 27–17)
  • (1:38) OSU – Jimmy Valsin III 20-yard pass from DJ Uiagalelei, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 0:44; Arizona 27–24)
StatisticsOSUARIZ
First downs2321
Total yards407363
Rushing yards29–13130–88
Passing yards276275
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–33–025–32–1
Time of possession29:1430:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon StatePassingDJ Uiagalelei16/30, 218 yards, 2 TD
RushingDamien Martinez14 carries, 87 yards
ReceivingJack Velling5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita25/32, 275 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJonah Coleman11 carries, 55 yards
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan8 receptions, 80 yards, TD

vs No. 19 UCLA

No. 19 UCLA Bruins (6–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (5–3) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Bruins 0 7 3010
Wildcats 7 7 31027

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 4, 2023
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 44,956
  • Referee: John Love
  • TV announcers (FS1): Jeff Levering, Mark Helfrich
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:27) ARIZ – Montana Lemonious-Craig 9-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:10; Arizona 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (1:27) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 9-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:07; Arizona 14–0)
  • (0:03) UCLA – Carsen Ryan 14-yard pass from Ethan Garbers, Blake Glessner kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:24; Arizona 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (8:15) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 37-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 6:45; Arizona 17–7)
  • (2:28) UCLA – Blake Glessner 29-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 5:47; Arizona 17–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:37) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 11-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:51; Arizona 24–10)
  • (4:40) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 22-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 3:12; Arizona 27–10)
StatisticsUCLAARIZ
First downs1723
Total yards271429
Rushing yards29–11435–129
Passing yards157300
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–33–025–33–1
Time of possession24:4635:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCLAPassingEthan Garbers13/21, 143 yards, TD
RushingCollin Schlee6 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingLogan Loya3 receptions, 42 yards
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita25/32, 300 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJonah Coleman17 carries, 77 yards
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan4 receptions, 81 yards, TD

at Colorado

No. 21 Arizona Wildcats (6–3) at Colorado Buffaloes (4–5) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 21 Wildcats 7 10 71034
Buffaloes 14 10 7031

at Folsom FieldBoulder, CO

  • Date: November 11, 2023
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 57 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,788
  • Referee: Cravonne Barrett
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson, Yogi Roth
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:14) COL – Shedeur Sanders 16-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:16; Colorado 7–0)
  • (8:26) ARIZ – DJ Williams 11-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Tied 7–7)
  • (0:14) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 20-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04; Colorado 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (8:33) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:23; Tied 14–14)
  • (3:13) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20; Colorado 21–14)
  • (1:32) ARIZ - Tyler Loop 52-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:31; Colorado 21-17)
  • (0:00) COL - Alejandro Mata 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 1:32; Colorado 24-17)
Third quarter
  • (12:41) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 24–24)
  • (3:22) COL – Michael Harrison 7-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 3:47; Colorado 31–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:55) ARIZ – DJ Williams 7-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:27; Tied 31–31)
  • (0:00) ARIZ - Tyler Loop 24-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:57; Arizona 34-31)
StatisticsARIZCOL
First downs2218
Total yards421339
Rushing yards27–20730–77
Passing yards214262
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–35–022–35–0
Time of possession28:1231:48
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita21/35, 214 yards, 2 TD
RushingJonah Coleman11 carries, 179 yards
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan9 receptions, 107 yards, TD
ColoradoPassingShedeur Sanders22/35, 262 yards, 2 TD
RushingShedeur Sanders13 carries, 29 yards, TD
ReceivingXavier Weaver5 receptions, 84 yards

vs No. 22 Utah

No. 22 Utah Utes (7–3) vs No. 17 Arizona Wildcats (7–3) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Utes 0 7 3818
No. 17 Wildcats 21 7 01442

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 18, 2022
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,800
  • Referee: Jeff Dahle
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson, Yogi Roth
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:33) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 21-yard pass from Tetairoa McMillan, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:27; Arizona 7–0)
  • (8:32) ARIZ – Anthony Ward 2-yard blocked punt return, Tyler Loop kick (Arizona 14–0)
  • (4:06) ARIZ – Montana Lemonious-Craig 32-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:55; Arizona 21–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:53) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 31-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:19; Arizona 28–0)
  • (0:52) UTAH – Devaughn Vele 20-yard pass from Bryson Barnes, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 4:46; Arizona 28–7)
Third quarter
  • (10:00) UTAH – Cole Becker 36-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 5:00; Arizona 28–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:57) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:25; Arizona 35–10)
  • (0:43) UTAH – Munir McClain 2-yard pass from Bryson Barnes, Bryson Barnes run for two-point conversion (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 2:44; Arizona 35–18)
  • (0:32) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 51-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 46 yards, 0:09; Arizona 42–18)
StatisticsUTAHARIZ
First downs2621
Total yards438443
Rushing yards37–11824–118
Passing yards320325
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–53–225–33–0
Time of possession35:3424:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UtahPassingBryson Barnes31/53, 320 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingJa'Quinden Jackson10 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingDevaughn Vele9 receptions, 111 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita22/30, 253 yards, 2 TD
RushingJonah Coleman14 carries, 90 yards, TD
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan8 receptions, 116 yards, TD

at Arizona State

No. 15 Arizona Wildcats (8–3) at Arizona State Sun Devils (3–8) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Wildcats 10 28 14759
Sun Devils 7 0 8823

at Mountain America StadiumTempe, AZ

  • Date: November 25, 2023
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones, Louis Riddick, Quint Kessenich
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:57) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 35-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 3:03; Arizona 3–0)
  • (7:53) ASU – Cam Skattebo 4-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:04; Arizona State 7–3)
  • (3:45) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08; Arizona 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:26) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 4-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 61 yards, 0:44; Arizona 17–7)
  • (7:16) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 22-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:40; Arizona 24–7)
  • (2:12) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:56; Arizona 31–7)
  • (0:42) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 21-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 0:35; Arizona 38–7)
Third quarter
  • (13:29) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 8-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:39; Arizona 45–7)
  • (9:08) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 50-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:11; Arizona 52–7)
  • (4:04) ASU – Jalin Conyers 1-yard run, Jalin Conyers run for two-point conversion (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:04; Arizona 52–15)
Fourth quarter
  • (4:04) ASU – Troy Omeire 31-yard pass from Jaden Rashada, DeCarlos Brooks run for two-point conversion (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:02; Arizona 52–23)
  • (3:54) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 1-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 4:36; Arizona 59–23)
StatisticsARIZASU
First downs2428
Total yards619306
Rushing yards25–9242–224
Passing yards52782
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30–41–110–23–2
Time of possession30:0329:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita30/41, 527 yards, 5 TD, INT
RushingMichael Wiley12 carries, 66 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan11 receptions, 266 yards, TD
Arizona StatePassingJaden Rashada10/22, 82 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingCameron Skattebo17 carries, 108 yards, TD
ReceivingTre Omeire3 receptions, 38 yards, TD

vs Oklahoma (Alamo Bowl)

No. 14 Arizona Wildcats (9–3) vs No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (10–2) – Game summary
(2023 Valero Alamo Bowl)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 14 Wildcats 10 3 81738
No. 12 Sooners 0 14 10024

at AlamodomeSan Antonio, Texas

  • Date: December 28, 2023
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 55,853
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst) & Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:57) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 39-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 3:56; Arizona 3–0)
  • (10:33) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 35-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 35 yards, 0:08; Arizona 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:05) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 38-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 4:24; Arizona 13–0)
  • (9:42) OKLA – Gavin Sawchuk 18-yard run, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:23; Arizona 13–7)
  • (2:53) OKLA – Nic Anderson 10-yard pass from Jackson Arnold, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 2:39; Oklahoma 14–13)
Third quarter
  • (14:29) OKLA – Brenen Thompson 63-yard pass from Jackson Arnold, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:31; Oklahoma 21–13)
  • (6:59) OKLA – Zach Schmit 22-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 4:12; Oklahoma 24–13)
  • (0:02) ARIZ – Gunner Maldonado 87-yard fumble return, Noah Fifita two-point pass to Montana Lemonious-Craig (Oklahoma 24–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:49) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 37-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -9 yards, 2:02; Tied 24–24)
  • (5:28) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 57-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 4:27; Arizona 31–24)
  • (2:56) ARIZ – D.J. Williams 19-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:47; Arizona 38–24)
StatisticsARIZOKLA
First downs1723
Total yards383562
Rushing yards29–2634–201
Passing yards354361
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–38–126–45–3
Time of possession31:2528:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingNoah Fifita24/38, 354 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingD.J. Williams6 carries, 28 yards, TD
ReceivingTetairoa McMillan10 receptions, 160 yards
OklahomaPassingJackson Arnold26/45, 361 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingGavin Sawchuk15 carries, 135 yards, TD
ReceivingBrenen Thompson2 receptions, 83 yards, TD

Wide receiver Jacob Cowing was named Offensive MVP.

Safety Gunner Maldonado was named Defensive MVP.

Awards and honors

Pac-12 Weekly Honors
Date Player Position Award Ref.
Week 6 Noah Fifita QB Freshman of the Week [44]
Week 7 [45]
Week 9 [46]
Week 10 [47]
Week 11 Tyler Loop PK Special Teams Player of the Week [48]
Week 13 Tetairoa McMillan WR Offensive Player of the Week [49]
Noah Fifita QB Freshman of the Week

Sources: [50]

National Weekly Honors
Date Player Position Award

All-Pac 12

All-Pac-12
Player Position 1st/2nd team
Jordan Morgan OL 1st
Jacob Manu LB
Tetairoa McMillan WR 2nd
Tyler Loop PK
Jonah Coleman RB HM
Jacob Cowing WR
Tacario Davis DB
Tanner McLachlan TE
Ephesians Prysock DB
Jonah Savaiinaea OL
Treydan Stukes DB
Taylor Upshaw DL
HM = Honorable mention. Source:

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRV231916141411
CoachesRVRVRVRVRV242216151411
CFPNot released2117151514Not released

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