2026 Arizona Wildcats football team

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ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big 12)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorSeth Doege (2nd season)
2026 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSeth Doege (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorDanny Gonzales (2nd season)
Home stadiumCasino Del Sol Stadium
Seasons
← 2025
2027 →
2026 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Arizona 0–0  0–0 
Arizona State 0–0  0–0 
Baylor 0–0  0–0 
BYU 0–0  0–0 
Cincinnati 0–0  0–0 
Colorado 0–0  0–0 
Houston 0–0  0–0 
Iowa State 0–0  0–0 
Kansas 0–0  0–0 
Kansas State 0–0  0–0 
Oklahoma State 0–0  0–0 
TCU 0–0  0–0 
Texas Tech 0–0  0–0 
UCF 0–0  0–0 
Utah 0–0  0–0 
West Virginia 0–0  0–0 
Championship: December 4, 2026
As of April 26, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 Arizona Wildcats football team will represent the University of Arizona in the Big 12 Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Arizona will be led by third-year head coach Brent Brennan. They will play their home games at Casino Del Sol Stadium, located in Tucson, Arizona. This will be the Wildcats' 127th season overall, and their third year in the Big 12.

Entered NFL draft

Preseason

Preseason Big-12 awards

2026 Preseason All Big-12 teams

Source:

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year Source
Lott Trophy
Dodd Trophy
Maxwell Award
Outland Trophy
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Butkus Award
Paul Hornung Award
Wuerffel Trophy
Patrick Mannelly Award
Walter Camp Award
Doak Walker Award
Biletnikoff Award
John Mackey Award
Rimington Trophy
Bednarik Award
Rotary Lombardi Award
Comeback Player of the Year Award
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award
Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award

Preseason All-Americans

Preseason All-American Honors
Player Position Class Designation AP Athlon CBS Sports CFN ESPN PFF SI SN USA Today WCFF
– – – – – – - – – –

Sources:

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
September 5TBDNorthern Arizona*
TBD –
September 12TBDat BYU
TBD –
September 19TBDNorthern Illinois*
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBD –
September 26TBDat Washington State*
TBD –
October 3TBDCincinnati
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBD –
October 10TBDat West Virginia
TBD –
October 24TBDIowa State
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBD –
October 31TBDat Texas Tech
TBD –
November 6TBDTCU
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBD –
November 14TBDUtah
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
TBD –
November 21TBDat Kansas State
TBD –
November 28TBDArizona State
  • Casino Del Sol Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ (rivalry)
TBD –

Game summaries

vs Northern Arizona (FCS)

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (FCS) (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lumberjacks (FCS) 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 5, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNAUARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at BYU

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, UT

  • Date: September 12, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZBYU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois Huskies (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 19, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNIUARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Washington State

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

  • Date: September 26, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZWSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bearcats (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bearcats 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 3, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCINARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Cincinnati Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at West Virginia Mountaineers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Mountaineers 0 0 000

at Milan Puskar Stadium • Morgantown, WV

  • Date: October 10, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZWVU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
West Virginia Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cyclones 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 24, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsISUARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Iowa State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Texas Tech

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Red Raiders 0 0 000

at Jones AT&T Stadium • Lubbock, TX

  • Date: October 31, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZTTU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas Tech Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs TCU

TCU Horned Frogs (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Horned Frogs 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 6, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsTCUARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TCU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Utah

Utah Utes (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Utes 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 14, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUTAHARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Utah Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Kansas State

Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Arizona 0 0 000
Kansas State 0 0 000

at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium • Manhattan, KS

  • Date: November 21, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARIZKSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Sun Devils 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Casino Del Sol Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 28, 2026
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: -
  • Game attendance: -
  • Referee: -
  • TV: -
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsASUARIZ
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot releasedNot released

Personnel

Roster

2026 Arizona Wildcats football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 0 Wesley Yarbrough  Fr
QB 1 Noah Fifita (C)  Sr
RB 3 Kedrick Reescano Sr
WR 5 Gio Richardson So
QB 7 Sawyer Anderson  Fr
RB 9 Cornelius Warren III  Fr
WR 11 Chris Hunter  Sr
WR 12 Tre Spivey III  Jr
QB 14 Mason Bray  So
QB 16 Luke Haugo  Fr
WR 17 Isaiah Mizell So
WR 18 Brandon Phelps  So
WR 19 Jaden Clark  Jr
RB 24 Quincy Craig Sr
RB 28 Anthony Wilhite  Sr
RB 44 Antwan Roberts  Sr
TE 51 Tyler Mustain  Jr
OL 54 Keona Peat  Jr
OL 56 Sione Tohi  Fr
OL 58 Chance Roberts  Sr
OL 59 Rhino Tapa'atoutai  So
OL 62 Javian Goo  Fr
OL 63 Alexander Doost  Jr
OL 67 Jaxon Griffin  Fr
OL 70 Zarius Wells  Jr
OL 71 Tristan Bounds  Sr
OL 72 Louis Akpa  Fr
OL 73 Matthew Lado  So
OL 77 Jake Griffin Jr
OL 78 Grayson Stovall  Sr
OL 79 Issac Perez Sr
WR 81 Scotty Brennan  Fr
WR 82 Landon Kelsey  Fr
TE 85 Kellan Ford  Fr
TE 86 John Hart  Sr
TE 87 Tyler Powell  Jr
WR 89 Jordan McCord  So
TE TBD Cole Rusk Sr
TE TBD Shane King So
WR TBD DJ Jordan So
TE TBD Arthur Ban So
OL TBD Zach Henning Jr
WR TBD Rodney Gallagher III Sr
OL TBD Nate Hale  Sr
WR TBD Jordan Ross Jr
QB TBD Oscar Rios Fr
WR TBD RJ Mosley Fr
WR TBD Caleb Smith Fr
TE TBD Henry Gabalis Fr
OL TBD Malachi Joyner Fr
OL TBD Justin Morales Fr
OL TBD Khalil Sanogo Fr
OL TBD Nathan Allen Fr
OL TBD Kaisi Lafitaga Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 0 Daylen Martin  Jr
DB 1 Zuri Watson  So
DL 3 Tre Smith  Sr
LB 6 Taye Brown Sr
LB 7 Chase Kennedy  Sr
DB 8 Jay'Vion Cole  Sr
LB 10 Myron Robinson So
LB 11 Jabari Mann  So
DB 13 Cam Chapa Jr
LB 18 Carter Jones  Fr
DB 20 Dajon Hamilton So
DB 21 Johno Price  Jr
DB 24 Gavin Hunter Jr
DB 26 Coleman Patmon So
DB 28 Swayde Griffin  Fr
DB 31 Arian Parish  Jr
DB 32 Nela Taliauli  Fr
DB 33 Kason Brown  Fr
DB 35 Quinn Olson  So
LB 36 Dominic Hanger  Jr
LB 40 Brandon Craddock  Sr
DL 41 Julian Savaiinaea  Jr
DL 42 Dominic Lolesio  Jr
LB 44 Matai Tagoa'i So
DL 47 Ammon Kaufusi  Sr
DL 53 Christian Madoski  Jr
LB 55 Leviticus Su'a  Jr
LB 58 Cooper Blomstrom  Sr
DL 91 Porter Patton So
DL 95 Leroy Palu Sr
DL 96 Zac Siulepa Sr
DL 99 Mays Pese So
DB TBD Tyrese Boss  So
DB TBD Malcolm Hartzog Sr
DB TBD Dwight Bootle II  Sr
DB TBD Le Molette III  Sr
DL TBD Prince Williams Fr
DL TBD Manoah Faupusa Fr
DL TBD Keytrin Harris Fr
DL TBD Kevin Moorer Jr
DL TBD Harvie Moeai Fr
DB TBD Hannibal Navies Fr
LB TBD Jaden Parker Fr
LB TBD Dash Fifita Fr
DB TBD Hamisi Juma Fr
DB TBD Kingston Spivey Fr
DB TBD Brandon Holmes Jr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
PK 19 Michael Salgado-Medina Jr
LS 39 Broden Molen Fr
LS 41 Drew Nicolson  Jr
P 49 Jordan Forbes  So
P TBD Carter Schwartz  Jr
P TBD Chase Ridley Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Seth Doege – Offensive coordinator
  • Danny Gonzales – Defensive coordinator
  • Chip Vaney – Defensive backs
  • Josh Bringuel - Linebackers
  • Lyle Moevao – Running backs
  • Josh Oglesby – offensive linemen/Run game coordinator
  • Josh Miller – Tight Ends/Pass game coordinator
  • Joe Salave'a – Associate HC/Defensive linemen
  • Bobby Wade – Wide receivers
  • Brett Arce – Stars Coach
  • Craig Naivar – Special teams coordinator
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 01/30/2026

Depth chart

  • Depth chart is a projection and is subject to change.

True Freshman
Double Position : *
projected Depth Chart Week 1 vs TBD

Statistics

Scoring

Arizona vs. non-conference opponents

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

Arizona vs. Big 12 opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
Big 12 opponents 0 0 0 0 0
Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

Arizona vs. all opponents

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

Awards and honors

Regular season honors

Big 12 Weekly Honors
Date Player Class Position Honors Ref.

Sources:

National Weekly Honors
Date Player Class Position Honors Source

Postseason honors

National awards

National Awards
Recipient Award Date awarded Ref.

Big 12 Conference Individual Yearly awards

Big 12 Conference Individual Awards
Recipient Award Date awarded Ref.

All-American honors

All-Big 12
Player Position 1st/2nd team
HM = Honorable mention. Source:
All Big-12 Freshman
Player Position
HM = Honorable mention. Source:
NCAA Recognized All-American Honors
Player AP AFCA Athletic Athlon BR CFN CBS Sports ESPN FOX FWAA Phil Steele TSN SI USAT Walter Camp Designation
The NCAA recognizes a selection to all five of the AFCA, FWAA and TSN first teams for unanimous selections and three of five for consensus selections. HM = Honorable mention. Source:

After the season

Notes

References

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