2020 Arizona Wildcats football team

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2020 Arizona Wildcats football
Arizona Wildcats logo.svg
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record0–5 (0–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads (1st season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Arizona Stadium
Uniform
Arizwildcats uniforms13.png
Seasons
  2019
2021  
2020 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
Washington x  3 1   3 1  
Oregon y$  4 2   4 3  
Stanford  4 2   4 2  
California  1 3   1 3  
Washington State  1 3   1 3  
Oregon State  2 5   2 5  
South Division
No. 21 USC xy  5 0   5 1  
Colorado  3 1   4 2  
Utah  3 2   3 2  
Arizona State  2 2   2 2  
UCLA  3 4   3 4  
Arizona  0 5   0 5  
Championship: Oregon 31, USC 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • Note: Due to COVID-19, the Pac-12 suspended the season on August 11, but later decided to begin play on November 6. In addition to the title game on December 18, the conference seeded all remaining teams for a game during that weekend. [1]
Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2020 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Arizona was led by third-year head coach Kevin Sumlin, in the Wildcats' 121st season. The Wildcats played in the South Division (11th season) of the Pac-12 Conference, and played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona (93rd season).

Contents

On August 11, the Pac-12 Conference initially canceled all fall sports competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] On September 24, the conference announced that a six-game conference-only season would begin on November 6, with the Pac-12 Championship Game to be played December 18. Teams not selected for the championship game would be seeded to play a seventh game. [3]

On December 12, 2020, Sumlin was fired after three seasons following a 70–7 loss to ASU in the Territorial Cup on December 11, 2020. He finished at Arizona with an overall record of 9–20 and 6–17 against the Pac-12. On December 23, 2020, the University of Arizona hired Jedd Fisch as the 32nd head coach.

Offseason

Departures

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Khalil Tate 14QB6'0195Senior Inglewood, California Graduated
J. J. Taylor 21RB5'6180Junior Corona, California Declared for the 2020 NFL draft
Cedric Peterson18WR5'11188RS senior Moreno Valley, California Graduated
Daniel Egbo41WR6'2192Senior Gilbert, Arizona Graduated
Lee Anderson51LB6'1246SeniorMoreno Valley, CaliforniaGraduated
Matt Aargon26P6'5211Senior Tucson, Arizona Graduated
Finton Connolly91DT6'5300RS seniorGilbert, ArizonaGraduated
Tristan Cooper31S6'2198Senior El Paso, Texas Graduated
Cody Creason76OL6'4295RS senior Folsom, California Graduated
Malcolm Holland12WR5'11189RS senior Chandler, Arizona Graduated
Terrance Johnson83WR6'2211RS seniorTucson, ArizonaGraduated
Jace Whittaker 17CB5'11185RS senior Oceanside, California Graduated

Recruiting

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Will Plummer
QB
Gilbert, AZ Gilbert High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 lb (93 kg)Jan 30, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (78)
Frank Brown
RB
Baytown, TX Ross Sterling High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 14, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Derick Mourning
LB
Katy, TX Patricia E. Paetow High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)210 lb (95 kg)Feb 2, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Regen Terry
DE
Florence, AZ Florence High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 9, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Edric Whitney
CB
Pflugerville, TX Weiss High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)160 lb (73 kg)Feb 5, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Roberto Miranda
TE
Berlin, Germany Schul- und Leistungssportzentrum6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)Oct 15, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Majon Wright
S
Fort Lauderdale, FL Cardinal Gibbons High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 15, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Paris Shand
DE
Windsor, CT Loomis Chaffee School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)240 lb (110 kg)Feb 8, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Jalen John
RB
Lake Oswego, OR Lakeridge High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)206 lb (93 kg)Jul 15, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Dyelan Miller
WR
Peoria, AZ Centennial High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jul 4, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (74)
Leif Magnuson
OT
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bethlehem Catholic High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jan 22, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (74)
Dion Wilson
ATH
Vista, CA Vista High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)250 lb (110 kg)Jul 19, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (74)
Jabar Triplett
LB
Baton Rouge, LA Southern University Laboratory School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)215 lb (98 kg)Oct 13, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (74)
Tyler Loop
K
Allen, TX Lovejoy High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Sep 8, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Shontrail Key
DE
Chicago, IL Morgan Park High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)250 lb (110 kg)Feb 5, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Josh Baker
OL
Eureka, MO Eureka High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)280 lb (130 kg)Jun 7, 2019 
Recruit ratings: ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Woody Jean
OG
Deerfield Beach, FL Deerfield Beach High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jun 25, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Khary Crump
CB
Culver City, CA Culver City High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)160 lb (73 kg)Apr 13, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Stacey Marshall
TE
Montgomery, AL Hutchinson Community College (JC)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (70)
Anthony Patt
OT
San Marcos, CA San Marcos High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)Apr 6, 2020 
Recruit ratings: 247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Sam Langi
OL
San Mateo, CA College of San Mateo (JC)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)315 lb (143 kg)Mar 28, 2020 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Isaiah Mays
CB
Berkeley, CA City College of San Francisco (JC)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)177 lb (80 kg)Jul 16, 2020 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Overall recruit ranking:
  • ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  • "2020 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  • "2020 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247Sports. Retrieved July 16, 2020.

Transfers

The Wildcats lose multiple players due to various reasons.

Outgoing

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Dayven Coleman9LB6'2216Sophomore Dallas, Texas Stephen F. Austin
Chaco Ulloa13S5'11200Senior Corona, California Montana State
Jake Peters80TE6'4222Freshman Coto de Caza, California Colorado
Thomas Marcus84WR6'2203Freshman San Diego, California Montana State
Justin Belknap86DL6'3245RS senior Henderson, Nevada Montana
Troy Young11S6'0205Junior Prichard, Alabama UAB
Scottie Young Jr.6S5'11201JuniorSan Diego, California West Virginia
Xavier Bell37S6'2196RS junior Long Beach, California Portland State
Tony Fields II 1LB6'1220Senior Las Vegas, Nevada West Virginia
Colin Schooler 7LB6'1230Junior Dana Point, California Texas Tech
Brenden Schooler 8WR6'2193SeniorDana Point, California Texas

Incoming

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school
Aaron Blackwell52DL6'3298Senior Peoria, Arizona New Mexico
Roy Lopez 51DL6'2310Senior Tempe, Arizona New Mexico State
Matthew Stefanski--OL6'4314Freshman Frankfort, Michigan Grand Valley State

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Returning starters

Offense

Indicates player was a starter in 2019 but missed all of 2020 due to injury.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Doak Walker Award [4] Gary Brightwell RBSr.
Wuerffel Trophy [5] Colin Schooler LBSR

Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held in July 2020 in Hollywood, California.

Preseason All-Pac-12 teams

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionYear at ArizonaAlma mater
Kevin Sumlin Head coach3rd Purdue
Noel Mazzone Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks3rd New Mexico
Paul Rhoads Defensive coordinator/safeties1st Missouri Western
Taylor MazzoneAssistant coach/outside Receivers3rd East Carolina
Greg Burns Assistant coach/cornerbacks1st Washington State
Stan EggenAssistant coach/defensive line1st Moorhead State
Kyle DeVan Assistant coach/offensive line2nd Oregon State
Andy BuhAssistant coach/linebackers1st Nevada
AJ StewardAssistant coach/running backs1st Kansas
Theron AychAssistant coach/inside wide receivers4th Northern State
Jeremy Springer Tight ends/Special teams3rd UTEP
Brian JohnsonStrength and Conditioning3rd LSU

Roster

2020 Arizona Wildcats roster

Quarterbacks

  • 4 – Rhett Rodriguez – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 192)
  • 12 – Kevin Doyle – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 205)
  • 13 – Luke Ashworth – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 15 – Will Plummer – freshman (6'1, 208)
  • 16 – Cameron Fietz – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 196)
  • 17 – Grant Gunnellsophomore (6'6, 225)

Running backs

  • 0 – Gary Brightwellsenior (6'1, 210)
  • 6 – Michael Wileysophomore (5'11, 186)
  • 8 – Frank Brown – freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 20 – Darrius Smith – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'9, 176)
  • 21 – Jalen John – freshman (5'11, 222)
  • 28 – Nazar Bombata – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 206)
  • 33 – Nathan Tilford – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 207)

Wide receiver

  • 1 – Drew Dixon – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 205)
  • 2 – Boobie Curry – sophomore (6'2, 206)
  • 3 – Jalen Johnson – sophomore (6'2, 199)
  • 5 – Brian Casteel – senior (6'0, 195)
  • 7 – Jaden Mitchell – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9, 175)
  • 9 – Tre Adams – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 195)
  • 10 – Jamarye Joiner – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • 11 – Tayvian Cunningham – senior (5'7, 181)
  • 14 – Dyelan Miller – freshman (6'2, 192)
  • 16 – Thomas Reid III – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 205)
  • 18 – Ma'Jon Wright – freshman (6'2, 197)
  • 25 – Valen Jones – freshman (6'2, 164)
  • 29 – Jashon Butler – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'8, 182)
  • 85 – Roberto Miranda – freshman (6'2, 217)
  • 86 – Stanley Berryhill Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 177)

Tight end

  • 42 – Connor Hutchings – junior (6'4, 230) (OL+)
  • 46 – Jack Koceman – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 235)
  • 81 – Bryce Wolma – senior (6'4, 245)
  • 82 – Zach Williams – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 216)
  • 84 – Tristen D'Angelo – junior (6'3, 203)
  • 87 – Stacey Marshall – junior (6'5, 248)

Punter

  • 19 – Kyle Ostendorp – sophomore (6'1, 202)
  • 32 – Jacob Meeker-Hackett – Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 199) (WR+)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 50 – Josh McCauley – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 292)
  • 54 – Matthew Stefanski – junior (6'4, 314)
  • 55 – Jamari Williams – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 298)
  • 56 – Josh Donovan Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 317)
  • 58 – Sam Langi – junior (6'5, 329)
  • 62 – Jacob Bracamonte – freshman (6'3, 298)
  • 63 – Steven Bailey – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 305)
  • 65 – Leif Magnuson – freshman (6'4, 284)
  • 66 – Robert Congel – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 310)
  • 67 – David Watson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 303)
  • 71 – Darrell Branch – freshman (6'2, 319)
  • 72 – Edgar Burrola – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 305)
  • 73 – Woody Jean – freshman (6'4, 314)
  • 74 – Paiton Fears – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 328)
  • 76 – Anthony Patt – freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 77 – Jordan Morgansophomore (6'5, 287)
  • 78 – Donovan Laie – junior (6'4, 315)
  • 79 – Tyson Gardner – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 300)

Defensive lineman

  • 12 – JB Brown – senior (6'3, 255) (DE+)
  • 17 – Regen Terry – freshman (6'4, 289)
  • 19 – Kwabena Watson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 210) (DE+)
  • 26 – Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 235)
  • 40 – Dante Diaz–Infante – senior (6'1, 250) (DE+)
  • 44 – Shontrail Key – freshman (6'4, 248)
  • 45 – Issaiah Johnson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 245) (DE+)
  • 51 – Roy Lopezgraduate (6'2, 310)
  • 52 – Aaron Blackwell – graduate (6'3, 298)
  • 55 – Chandler Kelly – freshman (6'2, 209)
  • 58 – Nahe Sulunga – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 275) (DT+)
  • 60 – Mykee Irving – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 337)
  • 90 – Trevon Mason – senior (6'5, 310)
  • 92 – Kyon Barrs – sophomore (6'2, 299) (DT+)
  • 93 – Ugochukwu Nosike – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 94 – Dion Wilson Jr. – freshman (6'4, 276, 319)
  • 95 – Paris Shandfreshman (6'5, 272)
  • 97 – Naz Higgins – sophomore (6'3, 272) (DT+)
  • 99 – Myles Tapousa – senior (6'1, 330)

Linebackers

  • 8 – Anthony Pandy – senior (6'0, 225)
  • 10 – Jabar Triplett – freshman (6'1, 226)
  • 18 – Derrick Mourning – freshman (6'3, 229)
  • 27 – Derrion Clark – sophomore (6'1, 211)
  • 32 – Calib McRae – sophomore (6'1, 246)
  • 34 – John Burton – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 210)
  • 38 – Dante Smith – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 223)
  • 41 – Mike Saliba – freshman (6'0, 188)
  • 42 – Jeremiah Fletcher – freshman (5'11, 203)
  • 46 – Thor Canales – freshman (6'3, 224)
  • 47 – Rourke Freeburg – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 204)
  • 48 – Parker Henley – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 222)
  • 49 – Jalen Harris Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 250)

Placekicker

  • 43 – Lucas Havrisiksenior (6'2, 184)
  • 80 – Nathan Halsell – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 205)
 

Defensive backs

  • 2 – Lorenzo Burns – Redshirt.svg senior (5'11, 175) (CB+)
  • 3 – Jarrius Wallace – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 185) (S+)
  • 4 – Christian Roland-Wallacesophomore (5'11, 198) (CB+)
  • 5 – Christian Young – junior (6'2, 217) (S+)
  • 11 – Edric Whitley – freshman (5'11, 144)
  • 13 – Isaiah Mays – junior (6'1, 190)
  • 15 – McKenzie Barnes – junior (6'1, 193) (CB+)
  • 20 – Khary Crump – freshman (5'11, 164)
  • 21 – Jaxen Turner – sophomore (6'0, 189) (S+)
  • 23 – Malik Hausman – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 175) (CB+)
  • 24 – Rhedi Short – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 194) (S+)
  • 25 – Bobby Wolfe – sophomore (6'1, 170) (CB+)
  • 29 – Donte Bowers Jr. – freshman (5'10, 163)
  • 30 – Quinn Sullivan – sophomore (5'11, 181) (S+)
  • 31 – Trey Cartledge – freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 35 – Adama Fall – freshman (6'3, 200)
  • 36 – RJ Edwards – freshman (6'1, 198)
  • 37 – Jaydin Young – freshman (6'0, 182)
  • 39 – Treydan Stukes – freshman (6'0, 168)

Long snapper

  • 64 – Seth Mackellar – sophomore (5'11, 195)

Legend

  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Source and player details: [6]

Depth chart

Starters and backups.

Depth Chart Source: 2020 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Schedule

Spring game

The 2020 Wildcats began spring practice on March 2, 2020 and finish with the 2020 Arizona spring game. The remainder of spring practice and the spring game were canceled on March 18, 2020, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Regular season

Arizona had scheduled non–conference games against Hawaii, Portland State, and Texas Tech but canceled these games on July 10 due to the Pac-12 Conference's decision to play a conference-only schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [9]
[10]

Original 2020 Arizona Wildcats schedule
DateOpponentSite
August 29 Hawaii* Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ
September 5 Portland State*Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
September 12 Stanford Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
September 19at Texas Tech* Jones AT&T StadiumLubbock, TX
October 3at UCLA Rose BowlPasadena, CA
October 9 Colorado Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
October 17 USC Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
October 23at Washington Husky StadiumSeattle, WA
October 31 Oregon Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
November 7at Utah Rice–Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT
November 21at Oregon State Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR
November 28 Arizona State Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ (Territorial Cup)
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
November 712:30 p.m.at Utah ESPN2 No contest [11]
November 141:30 p.m.No. 20 USC FOX L 30–340
November 216:00 p.m.at Washington FOXL 27–44253
November 286:00 p.m.at UCLA FOXL 10–270
December 55:00 p.m. Colorado
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1 L 13–24
December 115:00 p.m. Arizona State
ESPN L 7–700
December 19at California No contest [12]

[13]

Game summaries

vs No. 20 USC

No. 20 USC Trojans (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
#20 Trojans10731434
Wildcats7671030

at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: November 14, 2020
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Matthew Richards
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:36) USC – Markese Stepp 1-yard run, Parker Lewis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 1:31; USC 7–0)
  • (8:50) ARIZ – Jamarye Joiner 34-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:46; Tied 7–7)
  • (2:04) USC – Parker Lewis 30-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 62 yards, 6:46; USC 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (5:07) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 25-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 5:15; Tied 10–10)
  • (2:33) USC – Stephen Carr 3-yard run, Parker Lewis kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; USC 17–10)
  • (0:12) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 32-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:15; USC 17–13)
Third quarter
  • (9:57) USC – Parker Lewis 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 0:54; USC 20–13)
  • (9:45) ARIZ – Tayvian Cunningham 75-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12; Tied 20–20)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:49) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 51-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:35; Arizona 23–20)
  • (3:30) USC – Erik Krommenhoek 6-yard pass from Kedon Slovis, Parker Lewis kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:19; USC 27–23)
  • (1:35) ARIZ – Stanley Berryhill III 6-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 1:55; Arizona 30–27)
  • (0:25) USC – Vavae Malepeai 8-yard run, Parker Lewis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:10; USC 34–30)
StatisticsUSCARIZ
First downs2626
Total yards498444
Rushing yards32–17340–158
Passing yards325286
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30–43–024–36–1
Time of possession29:5630:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassing Kedon Slovis 30/43, 325 yards, TD
RushingMarkese Stepp12 carries, 82 yards, TD
Receiving Amon-Ra St. Brown 7 receptions, 113 yards
ArizonaPassing Grant Gunnell 24/36, 286 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Gary Brightwell 21 carries, 112 yards
ReceivingTayvian Cunningham5 receptions, 110 yards, TD

at Washington

Arizona Wildcats (0–1) at Washington Huskies (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats0002727
Huskies17713744

at Husky StadiumSeattle, WA

  • Date: November 21, 2020
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 253
  • Referee: Francisco Villar
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:27) WASH – Puka Nacua 65-yard pass from Dylan Morris, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:33; Washington 7–0)
  • (4:58) WASH – Peyton Henry 20-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 5:20; Washington 10–0)
  • (2:48) WASH – Sean McGrew 1-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:43; Washington 17–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:49) WASH – Richard Newton 2-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:39; Washington 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (10:31) WASH – Kamari Pleasant 21-yard run, two-point run failed (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:35; Washington 30–0)
  • (5:02) WASH – Cade Otton 20-yard pass from Dylan Morris, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:11; Washington 37–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:54) ARIZ – Stanley Berryhill III 30-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, kick failed (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:04; Washington 37–6)
  • (11:34) WASH – Richard Newton 54-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:20; Washington 44–6)
  • (9:28) ARIZ – Ma'Jon Wright 11-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:06; Washington 44–13)
  • (4:54) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 3-yard run, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:14; Washington 44–20)
  • (0:33) ARIZ – Stanley Berryhill III 24-yard pass from Grant Gunnell, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:56; Washington 44–27)
StatisticsARIZWASH
First downs2224
Total yards331472
Rushing yards26–7245–233
Passing yards259239
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–39–016–26–0
Time of possession22:4337:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingGrant Gunnell27/39, 259 yards, 3 TD
RushingGary Brightwell11 carries, 55 yards
Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 5 receptions, 65 yards, 2 TD
WashingtonPassing Dylan Morris 15/25, 230 yards, 2 TD
RushingRichard Newton8 carries, 81 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Cade Otton 7 receptions, 100 yards, TD

at UCLA

Arizona Wildcats (0–2) at UCLA Bruins (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats703010
Bruins3170727

at Rose BowlPasadena, CA

  • Date: November 28, 2020
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (Fox): Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play), Brady Quinn (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:05) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 3-yard run, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:24; Arizona 7–0)
  • (5:34) UCLA – Nicholas Barr-Mira 31-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:31; Arizona 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (11:58) UCLA – Brittain Brown 16-yard pass from Chase Griffin, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 2:50; UCLA 10–7)
  • (8:23) UCLA – Demetric Felton 1-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:09; UCLA 17–7)
  • (0:10) UCLA – Nicholas Barr-Mira 30-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 4:11; UCLA 20–7)
Third quarter
  • (1:15) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 26-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:16; UCLA 20–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (1:38) UCLA – Brittain Brown 2-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 1:44; UCLA 27–10)
StatisticsARIZUCLA
First downs1723
Total yards300410
Rushing yards39–14756–281
Passing yards153129
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–36–212–20–0
Time of possession28:2931:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingWill Plummer17/35, 151 yards, 2 INT
RushingGary Brightwell17 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingStanley Berryhill III5 receptions, 58 yards
UCLAPassing Chase Griffin 12/20, 129 yards, TD
Rushing Demetric Felton 32 carries, 206 yards, TD
Receiving Kyle Phillips 3 receptions, 40 yards

vs Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes (3–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buffaloes0147324
Wildcats1030013

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: December 5, 2020
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear skies, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Matthew Richards
  • TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play), Evan Moore (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:26) ARIZ – Gary Brightwell 26-yard run, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:20; Arizona 7–0)
  • (4:37) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Arizona 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:36) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:53; Arizona 13–0)
  • (6:38) COLO – Ashaad Clayton 1-yard run, Evan Price kick (Drive: 4 plays, 95 yards, 1:46; Arizona 13–7)
  • (3:00) COLO – Ashaad Clayton 4-yard run, Evan Price kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:41; Colorado 14–13)
Third quarter
  • (9:22) COLO – Sam Noyer 2-yard run, Evan Price kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:37; Colorado 21–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:26) COLO – Evan Price 19-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 3:41; Colorado 24–13)
StatisticsCOLOARIZ
First downs1823
Total yards499422
Rushing yards46–40743–268
Passing yards92154
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–20–219–32–1
Time of possession29:0330:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ColoradoPassingSam Noyer12/19, 92 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Jarek Broussard 25 carries, 301 yards
ReceivingDimitri Stanley2 receptions, 44 yards
ArizonaPassingWill Plummer19/32, 154 yards, INT
Rushing Michael Wiley 7 carries, 122 yards
ReceivingBrian Casteel3 receptions, 71 yards

vs Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils (0–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils212121770
Wildcats07007

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: December 11, 2020
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Mostly clear, 62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Michael Mothershed
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jason Benetti (play-by-play) Andre Ware (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (14:47) ASU – D.J. Taylor 100-yard kickoff return, Christian Zendejas kick (Arizona State 7–0)
  • (14:04) ASU – Chip Trayanum 4-yard run, Christian Zendejas kick (Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:05; Arizona State 14–0)
  • (2:21) ASU – Jayden Daniels 20-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:08; Arizona State 21–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:45) ASU – Rachaad White 93-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 2 plays, 96 yards, 0:59; Arizona State 28–0)
  • (10:15) ASU – Ricky Pearsall 31-yard pass from Jayden Daniels, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 2 plays, 26 yards, 1:15; Arizona State 35–0)
  • (5:25) ASU – Daniyel Ngata 3-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 2:05; Arizona State 42–0)
  • (3:38) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 20-yard run, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:47; Arizona State 42–7)
Third quarter
  • (10:28) ASU – Rachaad White 2-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:04; Arizona State 49–7)
  • (6:29) ASU – Rachaad White 1-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:28; Arizona State 56–7)
  • (4:00) ASU – Curtis Hodges 74-yard pass from Jayden Daniels, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:52; Arizona State 63–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:02) ASU – Jackson He 1-yard run, Jack Luckhurst kick (Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 4:01; Arizona State 70–7)
StatisticsASUARIZ
First downs1718
Total yards486350
Rushing yards50–25936–137
Passing yards227213
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–13–026–46–3
Time of possession31:0127:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassing Jayden Daniels 9/11, 203 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Rachaad White 10 carries, 133 yards. 3 TD
Receiving Curtis Hodges 1 reception, 74 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingWill Plummer7/13, 83 yards
RushingGary Brightwell17 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingMa'Jon Wright8 receptions, 85 yards

Arizona committed seven turnovers as Arizona State scored 70 points, the most points scored in the history of the Territorial Cup. [14] The Wildcats used three different quarterbacks in the game, none of which broke 100 yards passing; Will Plummer finished 7-of-13 for 83 yards, Grant Gunnell went 12-of-17 for 78 yards with one interception and one lost fumble, and Rhett Rodriguez finished 7-of-16 for 52 yards with two interceptions. Running back Gary Brightwell lost three fumbles. The defeat was so devastating that head coach Kevin Sumlin was fired the following day.

Statistics

Scores by quarter

1234Total
Opponents51664438199
Arizona2416103787

Rankings

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
6195 Roy Lopez DT Houston Texans
6196 Gary Brightwell RB New York Giants

Media affiliates

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