2022 Arizona Wildcats football team

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2022 Arizona Wildcats football
Arizona Wildcats logo.svg
Conference Pac-12 Conference
Record5–7 (3–6 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Arizona Stadium
Seasons
  2021
2023  
2022 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 12 USC y  8 1   11 3  
No. 10 Utah y$  7 2   10 4  
No. 8 Washington  7 2   11 2  
No. 15 Oregon  7 2   10 3  
No. 17 Oregon State  6 3   10 3  
No. 21 UCLA  6 3   9 4  
Washington State  4 5   7 6  
Arizona  3 6   5 7  
California  2 7   4 8  
Arizona State†  1 7   1 9  
Stanford  1 8   3 9  
Colorado  1 8   1 11  
Championship: Utah 47, USC 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2022 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 123rd season overall and 44th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference. The Wildcats finished 5–7 overall (3–6 in conference play) and failed to qualify for a bowl game.

Contents

Offseason

Position key

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [lower-alpha 2] K Kicker [lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [lower-alpha 1] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Team departures

Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 48 total players. 18 players graduated, while the other 28 entered the transfer portal.

2022 Arizona offseason departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Stanley Berryhill #1WR5'11190 Redshirt.svg Junior Tucson, AZ Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Rashie Hodge Jr.#35LB5'11214Junior Phoenix, AZ Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Leevel Tatum III#97DL6'1284Senior Fresno, CA Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Mohamed Diallo#26DL6'4306 Redshirt.svg Senior Toronto, CAN Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Trevon Mason#90DL6'5305Graduated Student Arlington, TX Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Lucas Havrisik #43PK6'2188Graduated Student Riverside, CA Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft
Christian Young#5DB6'3217Senior Houston, TX Graduated
Anthony Pandy#8LB6'1228Graduated Student Carson, CA Graduated
Luke Ashworth#13QB6'2208Senior Phoenix, AZ Graduated
Thomas Reid III#16WR6'3221Graduated Student Chesapeake, VA Graduated
Jacob Meeker-Hackett#32PK6'0215Graduated StudentTucson, AZGraduated
Donte Smith#38LB5'10222RS senior Round Rock, TX Graduated
Clay Markoff#44RB5'10239Graduated Student Olympia, WA Graduated
Josh McCauley#50OL6'4310Graduated Student Mesa, AZ Graduated
Matthew Stefanski#54OL6'4324RS senior Frankfort, MI Graduated
David Watson#67OL6'5290RS seniorTucson, AZGraduated
Donovan Laie#78OL6'5323Senior Oceanside, CA Graduated
Connor Hutchings#80TE6'5230Graduated StudentPhoenix, AZGraduated
Bryce Wolma#81TE6'4237Graduated Student Saline, MI Graduated
Tristen D'Angelo#84WR6'3200RS senior Anthem, AZ Graduated

Coaching staff departures

During the off-season, Arizona lost 2 position coaches and 1 support staff members. The two position coaches that departed the team were defensive coordinator Don Brown and linebackers coach Keith Dudzinski. Brown took an upgrade by becoming the 30th head coach to return at UMass, while Dudzinski was return to became the defensive coordinator at UMass. Furthermore, Brown and Dudzinski were the final 2 coaches that were under current head coach Jedd Fisch.

NamePositionNew TeamNew Position
Don Brown Defensive Coordinator UMass Head Coach
Keith Dudzinski Assistant coach, Linebackers & Co-Special Teams CoordinatorUMassDefensive coordinator
Ryan PartridgeDirector of High School Scouting and Recruiting coordinatorUMassWide receivers coach

Outgoing transfers

Twenty-four players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2021 season.

Arizona Outgoing transfers
NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightHometownYearNew schoolSources
Boobie Curry#2WR6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)211 pounds (96 kg) Redshirt.svg Senior Houston, TX Transferred to Buffalo
BJ Casteel#5WR6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)197 pounds (89 kg) Redshirt.svg Senior Pasadena, CA Transferred to Nevada
Jaden Mitchell#7WR5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)182 pounds (83 kg) Redshirt.svg Freshman Las Vegas, NV Transferred to Texas State
Rhedi Short#7DB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)196 pounds (89 kg) Redshirt.svg SeniorPasadena, CATransferred to Montana State
Tayvian Cunningham#11WR5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)183 pounds (83 kg) Redshirt.svg Graduate Vacaville, CA TBD
Brayden Zermeno#12QB6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)216 pounds (98 kg)Freshman Los Angeles, CA Transferred to UConn
Jalen Johnson#13WR6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)209 pounds (95 kg) Redshirt.svg Sophomore Corona, CA TBD
Logan Kraut#14DB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)197 pounds (89 kg)Freshman Santa Rosa, CA Transferred to UC Davis
McKenzie Barnes#15CB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 pounds (84 kg)Junior Fresno, CA Transferred to Hawaii
Regen Terry#17DL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)284 pounds (129 kg) Redshirt.svg Freshman Florence, AZ Transferred to Boston College
Jabar Triplett#17LB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)229 pounds (104 kg) Redshirt.svg Freshman Baton Rouge, LA Transferred to Grambling State
Ma'Jon Wright#18WR6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)218 pounds (99 kg)Freshman Fort Lauderdale, FL TBD

Nick Moore#18QB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)182 pounds (83 kg)Freshman Newhall, CA TBD
Darrius Smith#20RB5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)187 pounds (85 kg) Redshirt.svg JuniorHouston, TXTransferred to Jacksonville State
Malik Hausman#23DB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)187 pounds (85 kg) Redshirt.svg SeniorLas Vegas, NVTransferred to Hawaii
Javione Carr#25DB5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)182 pounds (83 kg)Freshman Arlington, TX Transferred to Kansas State
Jakelyn Morgan#27DB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)170 pounds (77 kg)Freshman Tyler, TX Transferred to Louisiana Tech
Jackson Bailey#29LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)229 pounds (104 kg)Freshman DeSoto, TX Transferred to Louisiana–Monroe
Thor Canales#46LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)224 pounds (102 kg)Freshman Plano, TX TBD
Rourke Freeburg#47LB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 pounds (100 kg) Redshirt.svg Senior Scottsdale, AZ Transferred to Toledo
Lucas Eckardt#51OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 pounds (100 kg)Freshman Spring Grove, IL Transferred to Colorado
David Watson#67OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)290 pounds (130 kg) Redshirt.svg Sophomore Tucson, AZ Transferred to Adams State
Edgar Burrola#72OL6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)305 pounds (138 kg) Redshirt.svg JuniorLas Vegas, NVTBD
Zach Williams#82TE6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 pounds (107 kg) Redshirt.svg Sophomore Johns Creek, GA TBD
Colby Powers#83TE6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 pounds (100 kg)Freshman Spring, TX Transferred to Tulsa
Stacey Marshall Jr.#87TE6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)262 pounds (119 kg)Senior Montgomery, AL Transferred to Marshall
Alex Navarro-Silva#91DL6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 pounds (130 kg)Sophomore Chino, CA TBD
Myles Tapusoa#99DT6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)345 pounds (156 kg)Senior Rose Park, UT TBD

† Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2022 season.

Acquisitions

Incoming transfers

Over the off-season, Arizona added nine players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the 27th ranked transfer class in the country. [1] The first transfer was quarterback Jayden de Laura. de Laura transferred from Washington State. On the offensive side, Arizona also added Florida State running back D.J. Williams, UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing and New Mexico offensive lineman Jack Buford. However, Arizona only took 5 defensive transfers in UCLA defensive back DJ Warnell and UCLA defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea, Michigan linebacker Anthony Solomon, USC Trojans linebacker Hunter Echols and Utah linebacker Jeremy Mercier.

Arizona Incoming transfers
NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious schoolSources
Jacob Cowing #6WR5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 pounds (77 kg)Sophomore Maricopa, AZ UTEP [2]
Jayden de Laura #7QB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 pounds (86 kg)Sophomore Honolulu, HI Washington State
Anthony Solomon#10LB6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)215 pounds (98 kg)Junior Fort Lauderdale, FL Michigan
DJ Warnell#14DB6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)201 pounds (91 kg)Sophomore La Marque, TX UCLA
Jeremy Mercier#20LB6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 pounds (107 kg)Junior Chandler, AZ Utah
Hunter Echols#31LB6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 pounds (111 kg) Redshirt.svg Senior Los Angeles, CA USC
D.J. Williams #37RB5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)210 pounds (95 kg) Redshirt.svg Junior Lake Placid, FL Florida State
Anthony Ward#57LB6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)225 pounds (102 kg)Freshman Ontario, CA Washington
Jack Buford#59OT6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)310 pounds (140 kg)Sophomore St. Louis, MO New Mexico
Tanner McLachlan #84TE6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)255 pounds (116 kg)Sophomore Lethbridge, AB Southern Utah
Tiaoalii Savea#98DL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 pounds (125 kg)Freshman Las Vegas, NV UCLA

2022 recruiting class

Arizona signed 25 players in the class of 2022. The Wildcats' recruiting class ranks 19th in the nation for 247Sports and 22nd in Rivals rankings. Four signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed walk-ons during national signing day period.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Tetairoa McMillan
WR
Waimanalo, HI Servite High School (CA)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 17, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 83
Rayshon Luke
RB
Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)165 lb (75 kg)Jan 8, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Keyan Burnett
TE
Anaheim, CAServite High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)Aug 1, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Ephesians Prysock
S
Mission Hills, CA Bishop Alemany High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Sterling Lane
LB
Westlake Village, CA Oaks Christian School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)Aug 20, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Kevin Green Jr.
WR
Mission Hills, CABishop Alemany High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)165 lb (75 kg)Dec 11, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Tyler Martin
LB
Cambridge, MA Buckingham Browne & Nichols School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Sep 16, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Grayson Stovall
OG
Chandler, AZ Hamilton High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)275 lb (125 kg)Jan 21, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Russell Davis II
DE
Chandler, AZHamilton High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jul 3, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Jonah Coleman
RB
Stockton, CA Lincoln High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)180 lb (82 kg)Mar 1, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Tacario Davis
CB
Long Beach, CA Millikan High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Feb 21, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
A.J. Jones
WR
Ontario, CA Colony High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jul 5, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine
ATH
Miami, FL Miami Palmetto Senior High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Noah Fifita
QB
Anaheim, CAServite High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Apr 5, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Isaiah Johnson
DT
Chandler, AZ Chandler High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)285 lb (129 kg)Jul 13, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Jacob Manu
LB
Anaheim, CAServite High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)210 lb (95 kg)Oct 10, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Jermaine Wiggins Jr.
DE
Boxford, MA Bridgton Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)Mar 19, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Jonah Savaiinaea
OG
Honolulu, HI Saint Louis School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)330 lb (150 kg)Jun 22, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Taitai Uiagelelei
DE
Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)255 lb (116 kg)Dec 15, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Tyler Powell
TE
Phoenix, AZ Brophy Prep 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)240 lb (110 kg)Aug 13, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Jacob Reece
OG
Salt Lake City, UT Brighton High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)Dec 7, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 72
Wendell Moe
OL
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)330 lb (150 kg)Apr 30, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: #22   247Sports: #19   ESPN: #24
  • ‡ 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 January 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.

*= 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, McMillan received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2022 season.

2022 overall class rankings

WebsiteNational rankConference rank5 star recruits4 star recruits3 star recruits2 star recruits1 star recruitsNo star ranking
ESPN [3] #24#2-617000
On3 Recruits [4] #27#2-517000
Rivals [5] #19#11415300
247 Sports [6] #21#2-517000

Walk-ons

NamePos.HeightWeightHometownHigh school
Joe BorjonOL6'8330 La Puente, CA Mt. San Antonio College (JC)
Jax StamDB5'11195 Peoria, AZ Liberty High School
Jacob Rich KongaikaDL6'2280 Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School
Cole TannebaumQB6'4200 Brentwood, CA Oaks Christian School
John HartTE6'4232 Peoria, AZ Sunrise Mountain High School
Rex HaynesWR6'4195 San Diego, CA Cathedral Catholic High School
Matthew MooreWR6'3203 Pomona, CA Carlsbad High School (California)
Sam Graci-GlazerWR6'3160 Tampa, FL IMG Academy
Gavin SmithWR5'11180 Scottsdale, AZ Notre Dame Prep
Jake GeorgeWR6'3190 Whittier, CA La Serna High School
Javier PerkinsOL6'4295 Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa West High School
Devin DunnCB5'11195 Chandler, AZ Chandler High School
Brandon CraddockLB6'0218 Phoenix, AZ Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Will UhrichS6'1195 Burlingame, CA Burlingame High School
Jordan ForbesP6'1205 Mesa, AZ Desert Ridge High School

2023 recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2023 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit 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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Carlos Wilson
WR
Sacramento, CA Inderkum High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Justin Johnson
S
Inglewood, CA Inglewood High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Apr 5, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    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 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 73
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:

2023 overall class rankings

WebsiteNational rankConference rank5 star recruits4 star recruits3 star recruits2 star recruits1 star recruitsNo star ranking
ESPN [7] -----214000
On3 Recruits [8] #56#6-111000
Rivals [9] #36#4--111000
247 Sports [10] #36#4-115000

Coaching staff additions

NamePrevious Position/TeamNew Position/Team
Johnny Nansen Defensive line coach (UCLA)Defensive coordinator (Arizona)
Jason Kaufusi Assistant coach, Outside linebackers (UCLA)Outside linebackers/Defensive ends (Arizona)
Jordan Paopao Tight ends (UNLV)Special teams coordinator/Tight ends (Arizona)

Returning starters

Offense

Indicates player was a starter in 2021 but missed all of 2022 due to injury.

Preseason

Spring game

The 2022 Wildcats spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 9, 2022. The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 2 to April 7, 2022.

ARZ Red at ARZ Blue
Quarter1234Total
ARZ Red01014024
ARZ Blue707721

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

  • Date: April 9, 2022
  • Game time: TBD MDT
  • TV: P12N

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYearRef
Lott Trophy Kyon BarrsDLJr. [11]
Maxwell Award Jacob Cowing WR [12]
Biletnikoff Award Dorian Singer So. [13]
[14]
Lou Groza Award Tyler LoopPK [15]
Ray Guy Award Kyle OstendorpPJr. [16]
Wuerffel Trophy Jordan Morgan OL [17]
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award Jonah Savaiinaea Fr. [18]
Tetairoa McMillan WR
Tiaoalii SaveaDLSo.
Manning Award Jayden de Laura QB [19]

Pac-12 Media Day

The Pac-12 Media Day was held on July 29, 2022 at the Novo Theater, LA Live (Pac-12 Network) with Jedd Fisch (HC), Jacob Cowing (WR) and Christian Young (DB). [20] The preseason polls will be released on July 28, 2022. Arizona was picked to finish 11th in the annual Pac-12 football media poll released by the league Thursday. [21]

Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Utah384 (26)
2Oregon345 (2)
3USC341 (5)
4UCLA289
5Oregon State246
6Washington212
7Washington State177
8Stanford159
9California154
10Arizona State123
11Arizona86
12Colorado58

Preseason All-Pac-12 and All-American honors

First team

PositionPlayerClassTeam
Special teams
PKKyle OstendorpSeniorArizona

Second team

PositionPlayerClassTeam
Offense
WR Jacob Cowing SeniorArizona
Defense
DLKyon BarrsSeniorArizona

Source: [22]

Pre-season All-American Honors
PlayerPositionAPCBS SportsESPNSporting NewsWCFFDesignation
Kyle OstendorpP (#19)2nd team [23] 2nd team [24] 2nd team [25] 2nd team [26] 2nd team [27] Unanimous

Roster

2022 Arizona Wildcats football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1Anthony SimpsonSo
WR 2 Jacob Cowing Jr
WR 4 Tetairoa McMillan Fr
WR 5 Dorian Singer So
RB 6 Michael Wiley Jr
QB 7 Jayden de Laura So
RB 8Drake AndersonJr
QB 9Gunner Cruz Redshirt.svg  So
WR 10Jamayre Jones Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 11 Noah Fifita Fr
WR 12Kevin Green Jr.Fr
QB 14Cole TannenbaumFr
QB 15Will PlummerSo
WR 16A. J. JonesFr
RB 20Rayshon LukeFr
RB 21Jalen JohnSo
RB 23Stevie Rocker Jr.So
RB 24 Jonah Coleman Fr
WR 25Chris HunterFr
WR 26Jaden Clark Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 27Rex HaynesFr
RB 28Nazar Bombata Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 29Jashon Butler Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 32 D. J. Williams Sr
RB 33James Bohls Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 54Jacob ReeceFr
OL 55J. T. Hand Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 56 Josh Donovan Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 57Shontrail Key Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 58Sam Langi Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 62Joseph BorjonSo
OL 65Leif Magnuson Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 71 Jonah Savaiinaea Fr
OL 72Wendell MoeFr
OL 73Woody Jean Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 74Paiton Fears Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 74Josh BakerSo
OL 76Anthony Patt Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 77 Jordan Morgan Jr
OL 78Grayson StovallFr
WR 80Matthew MooreFr
WR 81Jake GeorgeFr
WR 82Gavin SmithFr
WR 83Sam Graci-GlazerFr
TE 84 Tanner McLachlan Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 85Roberto Miranda Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 86John HartFr
TE 87Tyler PowellFr
TE 89Keyan BurnettFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 1 Jalen Harris Sr
CB 2Isaiah RutherfordJr
S 3Jaydin YoungSo
CB 4 Christian Roland-Wallace Jr
S 5Christian YoungSr
DE 6Jason Harris Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 7 Ephesians Prysock Fr
LB 8Sterling Lane IIFr
S 9 Gunner Maldonado So
LB 10Anthony SolomonSr
LB 11Kolbe Cage Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 13Isaiah Mays Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 14D. J. Warnell Jr.So
S 16Dalton Johnson Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 18Isaiah Taylor Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 19Adama Fall Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 20Treydan StukesSo
S 21Jaxen TurnerJr
CB 23 Tacario Davis Fr
CB 24Jai-Ayviauynn CelestineFr
S 27Will UhrichFr
CB 29Devin DunnFr
S 30Jax StamFr
DL 31Hunter Echols Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 32Mojo Weerts Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 35Samuel ChungFr
LB 36R. J. EdwardsSo
DE 37Kevon Garcia Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 38Dante Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 39Jeffrey Robinson Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 40Ammon Allen Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 41Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa Redshirt.svg  So
LB 44Jeremy Mercier Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 45Issaiah Johnson Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 46Ta'ita'i UiagaleleiFr
LB 47Victor Zayas Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 48Jerry Roberts Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 50Brandon CraddockFr
LB 53Malik ReedSo
LB 54Tyler MartinFr
DL 55Evan Branch-Haynes Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 57Anthony Ward Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 59 Jacob Manu Fr
DL 90Isaiah WardFr
DL 91Isaiah JohnsonFr
DL 92Kyon BarrsJr
DL 93Jacob KongaikaFr
DL 94Dion Wilson Jr.So
DL 95 Paris Shand So
DL 96Traemaine SaveaSr
DL 97Jermaine Wiggins Jr.Fr
DL 98Tiaoali SaveaSo
DL 99Russell Davis IIFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 19Kyle OstendorpJr
K 33Tyler LoopSo
LS 39Kameron HawkinsSo
P 42Brady WeinbergFr
P 49Jordan ForbesFr
LS 64Seth MacKellarJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 10/23/22

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 312:30 p.m.at San Diego State * CBS W 38–2034,046
September 108:00 p.m. Mississippi State * FS1 L 17–3946,275
September 178:00 p.m.No. 1 (FCS) North Dakota State *
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1W 31–2841,211
September 242:30 p.m.at California P12N L 31–4937,216
October 16:30 p.m. Colorado
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 43–2036,591
October 86:00 p.m.No. 12 Oregon
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 22–4950,800
October 152:30 p.m.at Washington P12NL 39–4963,189
October 294:00 p.m.No. 10 USC Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 37–4544,006
November 54:30 p.m.at No. 14 Utah P12NL 20–4551,919
November 128:30 p.m.at No. 12 UCLA FOX W 34–2844,430
November 1912:00 p.m. Washington State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 20–3140,717
November 251:00 p.m. Arizona State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ (rivalry)
FS1W 38–3549,865

    [28]

    Game summaries

    at San Diego State

    Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (0–0) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Wildcats10147738
    Aztecs01010020

    at Snapdragon StadiumSan Diego, CA

    • Date: September 3, 2022
    • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 100 °F (38 °C)
    • Game attendance: 34,046
    • Referee: Francisco Villar
    • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jenny Dell (sideline)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (7:06) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 25-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 5:35; Arizona 3–0)
    • (3:19) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 17-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 2:59; Arizona 10–0)
    Second quarter
    • (13:31) SDSU – Jack Browning 44-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 4:48; Arizona 10–3)
    • (10:19) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 6-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:12; Arizona 17–3)
    • (4:49) SDSU – Tyrell Shavers 11-yard pass from Braxton Burmeister, Jack Browning kick (Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 3:37; Arizona 17–10)
    • (0:28) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 4-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:07; Arizona 24–10)
    Third quarter
    • (12:40) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 25-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:20; Arizona 31–10)
    • (7:46) SDSU – Jaylon Armstong 0-yard blocked punt return, Jack Browning kick (Drive: 3 plays, -2 yards, 1:03; Arizona 31–17)
    • (3:36) SDSU – Jack Browning 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 3:19; Arizona 31–20)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:02) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 10-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:34; Arizona 38–20)
    StatisticsARIZSDSU
    First downs2514
    Total yards461232
    Rushes/yards39–16242–170
    Passing yards29962
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–35–17–16–1
    Time of possession32:3727:23
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassing Jayden de Laura 22/35, 299 yards, 4 TD, INT
    Rushing D. J. Williams 14 carries, 88 yards, TD
    Receiving Jacob Cowing 8 receptions, 152 yards, 3 TD
    San Diego StatePassingBraxton Burmeister5/10, 51 yards, TD, INT
    RushingCam Davis8 carries, 39 yards
    ReceivingKenan Christon2 receptions, 19 yards

    vs Mississippi State

    Mississippi State Bulldogs (1–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–0) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Bulldogs15371439
    Wildcats737017

    at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

    • Date: September 10, 2022
    • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 84 °F (29 °C)
    • Game attendance: 46,275
    • Referee: Kyle Olson
    • TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (12:57) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 34-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:55; Arizona 7–0)
    • (9:14) MSST – Jo'quavious Marks 9-yard run (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:13; Arizona 7–6)
    • (5:27) MSST – Caleb Ducking 9-yard pass from Will Rogers (Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 1:03; Mississippi State 12–7)
    • (0:40) MSST – Ben Raybon 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:46; Mississippi State 15–7)
    Second quarter
    • (12:55) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 43-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:27; Mississippi State 15–10)
    • (0:33) MSST – Ben Raybon 22-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 6:19; Mississippi State 18–10)
    Third quarter
    • (10:45) MSST – Austin Williams 5-yard pass from Will Rogers, Ben Raybon kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15; Mississippi State 25–10)
    • (7:37) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 2-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:48; Mississippi State 25–17)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:17) MSST – Austin Williams 4-yard pass from Will Rogers, Ben Raybon kick (Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, 1:49; Mississippi State 32–17)
    • (3:18) MSST – Caleb Ducking 2-yard pass from Will Rogers, Ben Raybon kick (Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 5:58; Mississippi State 39–17)
    StatisticsMSSTARIZ
    First downs2719
    Total yards426316
    Rushes/yards24–10622–40
    Passing yards320276
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int40–49–127–54–3
    Time of possession36:5723:03
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Mississippi StatePassing Will Rogers 39/48, 313 yards, 4 TD, INT
    Rushing Dillon Johnson 11 carries, 60 yards
    Receiving RaRa Thomas 5 receptions, 63 yards
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura23/45, 220 yards, TD, 3 INT
    Rushing Michael Wiley 6 carries, 49 yards, TD
    Receiving Tetairoa McMillan 4 receptions, 69 yards

    vs North Dakota State

    North Dakota State Bison (2–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–1) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Bison7714028
    Wildcats7107731

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: September 17, 2022
    • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Clear, 86 °F (30 °C)
    • Game attendance: 41,211
    • Referee: Mike McCabe
    • TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (5:18) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 6-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:45; Arizona 7–0)
    • (0:59) NDSU – Hunter Luepke 31-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:12; Tied 7–7)
    Second quarter
    • (5:45) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 7-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 4:44; Arizona 14–7)
    • (0:50) NDSU – Cam Miller 2-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:55; Tied 14–14)
    • (0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 0:50; Arizona 17–14)
    Third quarter
    • (9:40) NDSU – Hunter Luepke 6-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:45; North Dakota State 21–17)
    • (5:41) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 2-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:59; Arizona 24–21)
    • (2:07) NDSU – Hunter Luepke 38-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:34; North Dakota State 28–24)
    Fourth quarter
    • (4:53) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 22-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:06; Arizona 31–28)
    StatisticsNDSUARIZ
    First downs2123
    Total yards407394
    Rushes/yards45–28336–165
    Passing yards124229
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–12–020–28–0
    Time of possession31:1828:42
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    North Dakota StatePassing Cam Miller 10/12, 124 yards, TD
    Rushing Hunter Luepke 18 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
    ReceivingHunter Luepke3 receptions, 65 yards, TD
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura20/28, 229 yards, TD
    RushingMichael Wiley9 carries, 51 yards, TD
    Receiving Dorian Singer 6 receptions, 88 yards

    at California

    Arizona Wildcats (2–1) at California Golden Bears (2–1) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Wildcats14100731
    Golden Bears714141449

    at California Memorial StadiumBerkeley, CA

    • Date: September 24, 2022
    • Game time: 2:37 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
    • Game attendance: 37,216
    • Referee: Mark Duddy
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (14:17) CAL – Jaydn Ott 73-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 0:43; California 7–7)
    • (11:16) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; Tied 7–7)
    • (5:28) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 4:23; Arizona 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (11:56) CAL – J. Michael Sturdivant 16-yard pass from Jack Plummer, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:22; Tied 14–14)
    • (10:00) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 24-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:56; Arizona 21–14)
    • (3:40) CAL – DeCarlos Brooks 3-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 6:16; Tied 21–21)
    • (0:40) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 2:53; Arizona 24–21)
    Third quarter
    • (9:17) CAL – Keleki Latu 3-yard pass from Jack Plummer, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:03; California 28–24)
    • (4:59) CAL – Jaydn Ott 18-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:14; California 35–24)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:53) CAL – Jeremiah Hunter 37-yard pass from Jack Plummer, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:53; California 42–24)
    • (12:36) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 14-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:17; California 42–31)
    • (4:56) CAL – Jaydn Ott 72-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; California 49–31)
    StatisticsARIZCAL
    First downs3127
    Total yards536599
    Rushes/yards26–13538–354
    Passing yards401245
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–45–218–28–0
    Time of possession26:4633:14
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura27/45, 402 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
    RushingMichael Wiley14 carries, 79 yards, TD
    ReceivingJacob Cowing7 receptions, 133 yards, TD
    CaliforniaPassing Jack Plummer 18/28, 245 yards, 3 TD
    Rushing Jaydn Ott 19 carries, 274 yards, 3 TD
    ReceivingJeremiah Hunter5 receptions, 82 yards

    vs Colorado

    Colorado Buffaloes (0–4) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Buffaloes767020
    Wildcats131310743

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 1, 2022
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 81 °F (27 °C)
    • Game attendance: 36,591
    • Referee: Steven Strimling
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:58) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 8-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:02; Arizona 7–0)
    • (6:35) COL – Owen McCown 1-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:23; Tied 7–7)
    • (1:19) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 3-yard pass from Jayden de Laura (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:16; Arizona 13–7)
    Second quarter
    • (8:16) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 5-yard pass from Jayden de Laura (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:11; Arizona 19–7)
    • (3:42) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 8-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:48; Arizona 26–7)
    • (1:05) COL – Daniel Arias 14-yard pass from Owen McCown (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 0:50; Arizona 26–13)
    Third quarter
    • (8:10) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 23-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:52; Arizona 33–13)
    • (4:57) COL – Anthony Hankerson 7-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:13; Arizona 33–20)
    • (1:22) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 29-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:35; Arizona 36–20)
    Fourth quarter
    • (8:57) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 5-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 4:32; Arizona 43–20)
    StatisticsCOLARIZ
    First downs1936
    Total yards340673
    Rushes/yards31–15434–178
    Passing yards186495
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–30–034–49–0
    Time of possession24:4335:17
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ColoradoPassing Owen McCown 14/30, 186 yards, TD
    Rushing Anthony Hankerson 12 carries, 68 yards, TD
    ReceivingJordyn Tyson1 reception, 42 yards
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura33/46, 484 yards, 6 TD
    RushingMichael Wiley16 carries, 77 yards
    ReceivingJacob Cowing12 receptions, 180 yards, TD

    vs No. 12 Oregon

    No. 12 Oregon Ducks (4–1) vs Arizona Wildcats (3–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    No. 12 Ducks72121049
    Wildcats3103622

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 8, 2022
    • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 69 °F (21 °C)
    • Game attendance: 50,800
    • Referee: Chris Coyte
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (5:13) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 3:40; Arizona 3–0)
    • (2:53) ORE – Noah Whittington 55-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:20; Oregon 7–3)
    Second quarter
    • (12:01) ORE – Bo Nix 2-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:59; Oregon 14–3)
    • (4:42) ORE – Moliki Matavao 3-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 4:13; Oregon 21–3)
    • (3:43) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 52-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:59; Oregon 21–10)
    • (0:34) ORE – Jordan James 1-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:09; Oregon 28–10)
    • (0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 36-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 0:34; Oregon 28–13)
    Third quarter
    • (11:13) ORE – Bo Nix 2-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:47; Oregon 35–13)
    • (9:44) ORE – Bucky Irving 23-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:09; Oregon 42–13)
    • (5:04) ORE – Bo Nix 25-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:15; Oregon 49–13)
    • (0:28) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 30-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:00; Oregon 49–16)
    Fourth quarter
    • (9:51) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 11-yard pass from Jayden de Laura (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 4:20; Oregon 49–22)
    StatisticsOREARIZ
    First downs2923
    Total yards580356
    Rushes/yards41–30625–115
    Passing yards274241
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–29–024–42–1
    Time of possession33:1926:41
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    OregonPassing Bo Nix 20/25, 265 yards
    RushingNoah Whittington6 carries, 92 yards, TD
    Receiving Chase Cota 3 receptions, 60 yards
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura24/42, 241 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Jonah Coleman 9 carries, 74 yards
    ReceivingJacob Cowing6 receptions, 77 yards

    at Washington

    Arizona Wildcats (3–3) at Washington Huskies (4–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Wildcats77101539
    Huskies71421749

    at Husky StadiumSeattle, WA

    • Date: October 15, 2022
    • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
    • Game attendance: 63,189
    • Referee: Francisco Villar
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:25) WASH – Jalen McMillan 23-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:45; Washington 7–0)
    • (1:48) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 46-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 2:01; Tied 7–7)
    Second quarter
    • (13:46) WASH – Cameron Davis 1-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:54; Washington 14–7)
    • (2:23) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 39-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:27; Tied 14–14)
    • (0:08) WASH – Sam Adams II 4-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 2:15; Washington 21–14)
    Third quarter
    • (14:14) WASH – Rome Odunze 45-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 2 plays, 48 yards, 0:45; Washington 28–14)
    • (12:16) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 3-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:58; Washington 28–21)
    • (8:15) WASH – Michael Penix Jr. 8-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:51; Washington 35–21)
    • (4:01) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 48-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:14; Washington 35–24)
    • (1:56) WASH – Rome Odunze 48-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:05; Washington 42–24)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:14) ARIZ – Tanner McLachlan 20-yard Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:42; Washington 42–31)
    • (9:51) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 26-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Jayden de Laura two-point pass to Jonah Coleman (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:31; Washington 42–39)
    • (5:30) WASH – Cameron Davis 19-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:21; Washington 49–39)
    StatisticsARIZWASH
    First downs3131
    Total yards526595
    Rushes/yards33–12629–79
    Passing yards400516
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–35–036–44–0
    Time of possession28:4531:15
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura25/34, 400 yards, 4 TD
    RushingJonah Coleman14 carries, 53 yards, TD
    ReceivingTetairoa McMillan7 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD
    WashingtonPassing Michael Penix Jr. 36/44, 516 yards, 4 TD
    RushingCameron Davis8 carries, 41 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Rome Odunze 9 receptions, 169 yards, 2 TD

    vs No. 10 USC

    No. 10 USC Trojans (6–1) vs Arizona Wildcats (3–4) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    No. 10 Trojans107141445
    Wildcats10316837

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: October 29, 2022
    • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 79 °F (26 °C)
    • Game attendance: 44,006
    • Referee: Michael Mothershed
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (sideline)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:56) USC – Denis Lynch 45-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:04; USC 3–0)
    • (7:01) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 23-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; Arizona 7–3)
    • (2:57) USC – Raleek Brown 6-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:04; USC 10–7)
    • (0:49) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 42-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:08; Tied 10–10)
    Second quarter
    • (12:33) USC – Brenden Rice 2-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:16; USC 17–10)
    • (6:59) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 25-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 5:34; USC 17–13)
    Third quarter
    • (12:07) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 29-yard goal (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:53; USC 17–16)
    • (10:58) USC – Tahj Washington 5-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:09; USC 24–16)
    • (5:08) USC – Tahj Washington 47-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 1 plays, 47 yards, 0:12; USC 31–16)
    • (3:58) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 19-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:10; USC 31–23)
    • (1:42) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 10-yard run (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:06; USC 31–29)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:38) USC – Kyle Ford 5-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; USC 38–29)
    • (6:24) USC – Travis Dye 2-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 5:23; USC 45–29)
    • (1:26) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 5-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Jayden de Laura two-point pass to Jacob Cowing (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:58; USC 45–37)
    StatisticsUSCARIZ
    First downs2628
    Total yards621543
    Rushes/yards32–21026–163
    Passing yards411380
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–45–026–43–1
    Time of possession30:5129:09
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    USCPassing Caleb Williams 31/45, 411 yards, 5 TD
    Rushing Travis Dye 20 carries, 113 yards, TD
    Receiving Tahj Washington 7 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TD
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura26/43, 380 yards, 3 TD, INT
    RushingJayden de Laura8 carries, 54 yards
    ReceivingDorian Singer7 receptions, 141 yards, 3 TD

    at No. 14 Utah

    Arizona Wildcats (3–5) at No. 14 Utah Utes (6–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Wildcats7301020
    No. 14 Utes141431445

    at Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

    • Date: November 5, 2022
    • Game time: 5:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 46 °F (8 °C)
    • Game attendance: 51,919
    • Referee: Mike McCabe
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:53) UTAH – Jaylen Dixon 7-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:26; Utah 7–0)
    • (7:07) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 3-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:40; Tied 7–7)
    • (1:35) UTAH – Nate Johnson 8-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:32; Utah 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (11:21) UTAH – Ja'Quinden Jackson 2-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:41; Utah 21–7)
    • (3:23) UTAH – Nate Johnson 9-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 1 plays, 9 yards, 0:07; Utah 28–7)
    • (0:44) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 30-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 2:39; Utah 28–10)
    Third quarter
    • (4:31) UTAH – Jadon Redding 27-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 4:49; Utah 31–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (10:16) UTAH – Thomas Yassmin 12-yard pass from Cameron Rising, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 4:49; Utah 37–10)
    • (4:10) UTAH – Charlie Vincent 2-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 4:29; Utah 45–10)
    • (2:31) ARIZ – Team safety (Utah 45–12)
    • (0:57) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Noah Fifita two-point pass to Tetairoa McMillan (Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:29; Utah 45–20)
    StatisticsARIZUTAH
    First downs1427
    Total yards387457
    Rushes/yards25–15655–306
    Passing yards231151
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–30–013–25–0
    Time of possession22:0137:59
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura10/20, 159 yards
    RushingMichael Wiley6 carries, 64 yards
    ReceivingTetairoa McMillan4 receptions, 78 yards, TD
    UtahPassing Cameron Rising 13/25, 151 yards, TD
    Rushing Ja'Quinden Jackson 13 carries, 97 yards, TD
    Receiving Devaughn Vele 5 receptions, 57 yards

    at No. 12 UCLA

    Arizona Wildcats (3–6) at No. 12 UCLA Bruins (8–1) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Wildcats14701334
    No. 12 Bruins0147728

    at Rose BowlPasadena, CA

    • Date: November 12, 2022
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Clear, 58 °F (14 °C)
    • Game attendance: 44,430
    • Referee: Matthew Richards
    • TV announcers (FOX): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:47) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 10-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:15; Arizona 7–0)
    • (3:50) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 22-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:01; Arizona 14–0)
    Second quarter
    • (13:12) UCLA – Zach Charbonnet 1-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:42; Arizona 14–7)
    • (8:11) UCLA – Hudson Habermehl 51-yard pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 5 plays, 99 yards, 1:34; Tied 14–14)
    • (2:01) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 3-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:10; Arizona 21–14)
    Third quarter
    • (3:38) UCLA – Zach Charbonnet 1-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 4:40; Tied 21–21)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:20) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 35-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:18; Arizona 24–21)
    • (10:22) UCLA – Zach Charbonnet 5-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:58; UCLA 28–24)
    • (6:34) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 17-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 3:41; Arizona 31–28)
    • (1:07) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 23-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 4:40; Arizona 34–28)
    StatisticsARIZUCLA
    First downs2226
    Total yards436465
    Rushes/yards36–12437–220
    Passing yards312245
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–29–026–39–0
    Time of possession34:2025:40
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura22/28, 315 yards, 2 TD,
    RushingMichael Wiley21 carries, 97 yards, TD
    ReceivingJacob Cowing9 receptions, 118 yards
    UCLAPassing Dorian Thompson-Robinson 26/39, 245 yards, TD
    Rushing Zach Charbonnet 24 carries, 181 yards, 3 TD
    ReceivingHudson Habermehl3 receptions, 64 yards, TD

    vs Washington State

    Washington State Cougars (6–4) vs Arizona Wildcats (4–6) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Cougars71410031
    Wildcats0601420

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: November 19, 2022
    • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
    • Game attendance: 40,717
    • Referee: Francisco Villar
    • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (11:31) WSU – Nakia Watson 4-yard pass from Cameron Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; Washington State 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (9:06) WSU – Cameron Ward 17-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:45; Washington State 14–0)
    • (6:38) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 2:28; Washington State 14–3)
    • (1:27) WSU – Nakia Watson 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:04; Washington State 21–3)
    • (0:30) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 0:57; Washington State 21–6)
    Third quarter
    • (4:45) WSU – Dean Janikowski 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:20; Washington State 24–6)
    • (4:09) WSU – Derrick Langford Jr. 35-yard interception return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:36; Washington State 31–6)
    Fourth quarter
    • (10:41) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 11-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:41; Washington State 31–13)
    • (1:16) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 47-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 86 yards, 0:51; Washington State 31–20)
    StatisticsWSUARIZ
    First downs2219
    Total yards354441
    Rushes/yards37–16122–84
    Passing yards193357
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–36–028–46–4
    Time of possession33:0027:00
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Washington StatePassing Cam Ward 25/36, 193 yards, TD
    RushingCameron Ward8 carries, 59 yards, TD
    ReceivingDonovan Ollie3 receptions, 53 yards
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura28/46, 357 yards, TD, 4 INT
    RushingMichael Wiley7 carries, 50 yards
    ReceivingDorian Singer9 receptions, 176 yards, TD

    vs Arizona State

    Arizona State Sun Devils (3–8) vs Arizona Wildcats (4–7) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Sun Devils01414735
    Wildcats7321738

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    • Date: November 25, 2022
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C)
    • Game attendance: 49,865
    • Referee: Steve Strimling
    • TV announcers (FS1): Adam Alexander (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst)
    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:51) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 51-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:31; Arizona 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (14:17) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 29-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 28 yards, 3:28; Arizona 10–0)
    • (10:35) ASU – Xazavian Valladay 4-yard run, Carter Brown kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:42; Arizona 10–7)
    • (0:58) ASU – Elijhah Badger 4-yard pass from Trenton Bourguet, Carter Brown kick (Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 5:24; Arizona State 14–10)
    Third quarter
    • (12:43) ARIZ – Jonah Coleman 9-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:17; Arizona 17–14)
    • (7:08) ASU – Giovanni Sanders 9-yard pass from Trenton Bourguet, Carter Brown kick (Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 5:29; Arizona State 21–17)
    • (6:07) ASU – Michael Wiley 12-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:01; Arizona 24–21)
    • (4:00) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 72-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:38; Arizona 31–21)
    • (0:01) ASU – Xazavian Valladay 1-yard run, Carter Brown kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:52; Arizona 31–28)
    Fourth quarter
    • (11:04) ASU – Jalin Conyers 4-yard pass from Trenton Bourguet, Carter Brown kick (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:03; Arizona State 35–31)
    • (8:53) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:11; Arizona 38–35)
    StatisticsASUARIZ
    First downs3918
    Total yards537480
    Rushes/yards38–16128–280
    Passing yards376200
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int37–49–112–23–1
    Time of possession37:3922:21
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Arizona StatePassing Trenton Bourguet 37/49, 376 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
    Rushing Xazavian Valladay 24 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD
    ReceivingGiovanni Sanders8 receptions, 120 yards, TD
    ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura12/23, 200 yards, INT
    RushingMichael Wiley12 carries, 214 yards, 3 TD
    ReceivingDorian Singer3 receptions, 91 yards

    Awards and honors

    Pac-12 Weekly Honors
    DatePlayerPositionAwardRef.
    Week 1 Jayden de Laura QBOffensive Player of the Week [29]
    Jalen Harris DEDefensive linemen of the Week
    Week 3Hunter EcholsDLDefensive lineman Player of the Week [30]
    Week 5 Tetairoa McMillan WRFreshman Player of the Week [31]
    Week 7 [32]
    Week 11 Jacob Manu LB [33]

    Sources: [34]

    National Weekly Honors
    DatePlayerPositionAward
    November 14 Jayden de Laura QB Maxwell Award Player of the Week
    November 14 Michael Wiley RB Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honorable mention

    All-Pac 12

    All-Pac-12
    PlayerPosition1st/2nd team
    Dorian Singer WR2nd
    Jacob Cowing WRHM
    Jayden de Laura QBHM
    Michael Wiley RBHM
    Tyler LoopKHM
    Jordan Morgan OLHM
    Jonah Savaiinaea OLHM
    HM = Honorable mention. Source:

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