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1 Preseason  



1.1  Draft picks  





1.2  Departures  





1.3  Transfers  





1.4  Recruiting  



1.4.1  Position key  







1.5  2016 spring football practice  





1.6  2016 returning missionaries  





1.7  Fall camp  







2 Personnel  



2.1  Coaching staff  



2.1.1  Coaching changes  







2.2  Roster  





2.3  Depth chart  





2.4  Injury report  







3 Regular season  



3.1  Schedule  





3.2  Game summaries  





3.3  vs BYU  





3.4  vs Grambling State  





3.5  vs Hawaii  





3.6  vs No. 9 Washington  





3.7  at UCLA  





3.8  at No. 24 Utah  





3.9  vs USC  





3.10  vs Stanford  





3.11  at No. 25 Washington State  





3.12  vs No. 16 Colorado  





3.13  at Oregon State  





3.14  vs Arizona State  





3.15  Attendance  







4 Statistics  



4.1  Team  





4.2  Offense  





4.3  Defense  





4.4  Special teams  



4.4.1  Non-conference opponents  





4.4.2  Pac-12 opponents  





4.4.3  Score total by quarters  









5 Awards and honors  



5.1  Weekly awards  



5.1.1  Week 1  





5.1.2  Week 2  





5.1.3  Week 3  







5.2  Midseason awards  





5.3  Award watch lists  







6 Postseason games  





7 Media affiliates  



7.1  Radio  





7.2  TV







8 NFL draft  



8.1  2017 NFL draft  







9 References  














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2016 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record3–9 (1–8 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorCalvin Magee (5th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorRod Smith (5th season)
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorMarcel Yates (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Captain

14

  • Sani Fuimaono
  • Zach Hemmila *
  • Nate Phillips
  • Trey Griffey
  • Freddie Tagaloa
  • Josh Kern
  • Cody Ippolito
  • DaVonte' Neal
  • Tellas Jones
  • Samajie Grant
  • Matt Stagg
  • Matt Morin
  • Devin Holiday
  • Michael Barton
Home stadiumArizona Stadium

Uniform

Seasons
← 2015
2017 →
2016 Pac-12 Conference football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    North Division
    No.4Washington x$^   8 1     12 2  
    Washington State   7 2     8 5  
    No.12Stanford   6 3     10 3  
    California   3 6     5 7  
    Oregon State   3 6     4 8  
    Oregon   2 7     4 8  
    South Division
    No.17Coloradox   8 1     10 4  
    No.3USC   7 2     10 3  
    No.23Utah   5 4     9 4  
    Arizona State   2 7     5 7  
    UCLA   2 7     4 8  
    Arizona   1 8     3 9  
    Championship: Washington 41, Colorado 10
    • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • Rankings from AP Poll

    The 2016 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2016 season. The season was the Wildcats's 117th overall, 39th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, and its sixth within the Pac-12 South Division. The team played their home games at Arizona StadiuminTucson, Arizona for the 88th straight year. They were led by fifth-year head coach Rich Rodriguez. They finished the season 3–9, 1–8 in Pac-12 play to finish in last place in the South Division.

    Preseason[edit]

    Draft picks[edit]

    The NFL Draft will take place from April 28 through 30, 2016 and will be hosted by the Auditorium TheatreinChicago, IL.[1] The two following members of 2015 Arizona Wildcats football team were selected in the 2016 NFL draft.

    Player Position Round Pick Team
    Will Parks S 6th No. 219 Denver Broncos
    Scooby Wright LB 7th No. 250 Cleveland Browns

    Departures[edit]

    The Wildcats would lose twenty-one senior football players to graduation as well as two junior football players (Junior linebacker and 2014 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Scooby Wright and unanimous first team All-American junior wide receiver Cayleb Jones) who would choose to forego their senior season in pursuit of an earlier NFL career. The Wildcats would lose six more players from the 2015 team due to various reasons (transfers and withdrawals will be filled out once spring practice occurs). Notable departures from the 2015 squad included.

    Name Number Pos. Year Notes
    Cayleb Jones #1 WR RS junior foregoing for the senior season, declaring in the 2016 NFL draft, signed an undrafted free agent pick to the Philadelphia Eagles
    Scooby Wright #33 LB Junior foregoing for the senior season, declaring in the 2016 NFL draft, to Cleveland Browns
    Jerrard Randall #8 QB RS senior Graduated
    David Richards #4 WR RS senior Graduated, signed an undrafted free agent pick to Atlanta Falcons
    Johnny Jackson #30 WR RS senior Graduated
    Jared Baker #23 RB RS senior Graduated, signed an undrafted free agent pick to Arizona Cardinals
    Cayman Bundage #61 OL Senior Graduated
    David Catalano #68 OL RS senior Graduated
    Kaige Lawrence #75 OL RS senior Graduated
    Lene Maiava #77 OL RS senior Graduated, signed an undrafted free agent pick to Seattle Seahawks
    Reggie Gilbert #8 DL RS senior Graduated, signed an undrafted free agent pick to Green Bay Packers
    Jeff Worthy #55 DL Senior Graduated
    Antonio Smothers #4 LB Senior Graduated
    Hayden Gregory #49 LB RS senior Graduated
    Sir Thomas Jackson #53 LB RS senior Graduated
    Jamar Allah #7 S RS senior Graduated
    Will Parks #11 S RS senior Graduated, to Denver Broncos
    Anthony Lopez #28 S RS senior Graduated
    Trevor Niemann #38 S Senior Graduated
    Casey Skoworn #41 PK RS senior Graduated
    Drew Riggleman #39 K Senior Graduated
    Jose Romero #54 LS RS senior Graduated
    Griffin Goudreau #63 LS Senior Graduated
    Sharif Williams #90 DL RS freshman Medically retired from the knee injury
    Jonathan Haden #7 RB RS junior Transfer to TBA
    T.D. Gross #90 OL RS senior Graduated
    Kendal Franklin #43 LB RS freshman Dismissed, Transfer to McNeese State
    Derrick Turituri #45 LB RS junior dismissed from the football program
    Anthony Fotu #42 DL Senior dismissed from the football program

    Transfers[edit]

    In addition to the 2016 recruiting class, Arizona added two transfer football players in 2016 season. Linebacker Michael Barton transferred to Arizona in January from California. As a graduate transfer, Barton is immediately eligible to play in 2016, and he will have 1 year of his eligibility remaining. In 2011, Barton was a 4-star recruit out of De LaSalle High School in Concord, CA.

    Wide receiver Zach Benjamin transferred to Arizona in May from Florida. Benjamin is immediately eligible to play in 2016, and he will have 2 years of eligibility remaining. In 2013, Benjamin was a 3-star recruit out of De LaSalle High School in Tampa, FL.

    Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
    Michael Barton 14 Linebacker 6'1" 186 RS senior Concord, CA transferred to Arizona in January from California. As a graduate transfer, Barton is immediately eligible to play in 2016 season, and he will have 1 year of eligibility remaining.
    Zach Benjamin 87 Wide receiver 6'1" 186 RS junior Tampa, FL transferred to Arizona in May from South Florida, Benjamin is immediately eligible to play in 2016 season, and he will have 2 years of eligibility remaining.

    Recruiting[edit]

    Position key[edit]

    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

    Arizona inked two junior college transfer players in February 2016, including 2-star walk-on safety Jalen Jenkins (Mesa CC) and 2-star wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (Glendale CC). All junior college transfers will enroll at Arizona in February 2016, participate in spring practice and be eligible to play in 2016.

    Four freshmen signed financial aid agreements with Arizona in 2015 and will join with the junior college transfer as January 2016 enrollees. Financial aid agreements are binding on schools but non-binding on players. Early freshmen enrollees include 4-star offensive guard Michael Eletise (Kaiser) and 4-star quarterback Khalil Tate (Junipero Serra). Additionally, 4-star inside linebacker Kahi Neves (Brighton) expected to sign a financial aid agreement and enroll in January 2016.

    National Signing Day is February 3, 2016. The incoming players listed below include the three junior college transfers that have signed binding letters of intent during the junior college transfer signing period, and the two incoming freshmen who have signed financial aid agreements to enroll in January 2016.

    The Wildcats would go on to land another top 10 recruiting class in 2016 (#44 by Scout, #51 by Rivals, #45 by ESPN, and #43 by 247). The Wildcats has finish another top 10 in the Pac-12 recruitment class (#No. 9 by 247, Scout and ESPN, and #No.10 by Rivals)

    UScollege sports recruiting information for high school athletes
    Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
    Antonio Parks
    CB (LQ)
    Reserve, LA East St. John HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 171 lb (78 kg) Jul 4, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Keenan Walker
    OT (LQ)
    Scottsdale, AZ Chaparral HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 282 lb (128 kg) Apr 26, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Harper Sherman
    OT (LQ)
    New Westminster, BC, Canada New Westminster Secondary School N/A 260 lb (120 kg) Aug 2, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Jamie Nunley
    TE-Y (LQ)
    Murrieta, CA Vista Murrieta HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 6, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Justin Holt
    DT
    Tucson, AZ Salpointe Catholic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 301 lb (137 kg) Mar 7, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Michael Eletise
    OG
    Honolulu, Hawaii Kaiser HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 313 lb (142 kg) Jul 28, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Khalil Tate
    QB-DT
    Gardena, CA Junipero Serra HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 209 lb (95 kg) Mar 16, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Gavin Robertson
    S
    Auburn, WA Auburn Mountainview HS 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jul 18, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Kahi Neves
    LB
    South Jordan, UT Brighton HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 233 lb (106 kg) Dec 12, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Russell Halimon
    RB
    Acworth, GA Allatoona HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 184 lb (83 kg) Apr 18, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Devaughn Cooper
    WR
    Harbor City, CA Narbonne HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 171 lb (78 kg) Jul 18, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Isaiah Hayes
    CB
    Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 10, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Jacob Colacion
    ILB
    La Habra, CA La Habra HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jul 7, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    J. J. Taylor
    RB
    Corona, CA Centennial HS 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Jul 18, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Bryson Cain
    OT
    Temecula, CA Great Oak HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 263 lb (119 kg) Aug 24, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Tristan Cooper
    S
    El Paso, TX Andress HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 24, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Jarrius Wallace
    S
    Marrero, LA John Ehret HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 24, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Jessie Britt
    RB
    Auburndale, FL Auburndale HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jan 25, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Francisco Nelson
    DE
    Lakeland, FL Kathleen HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jan 30, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Shawn Poindexter
    WR
    Glendale, AZ Glendale CC 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Feb 2, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Jalen Cochran
    LB
    Canton, MI Canton HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Feb 3, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Chacho Ulloa
    DB
    Corona, CA Centennial High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 3, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Lorenzo Burns
    CB
    Temecula, CA Linfield Christian School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 150 lb (68 kg) Feb 3, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Justus Lee
    WR
    Argyle, TX Liberty Christian School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Jalen Jenkins
    S
    Chandler, AZ Mesa CC 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Josh McCauley
    C
    Mesa, AZ Red Mountain HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 264 lb (120 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Donald Reiter
    LS
    Phoenix, AZ Brophy College Preparatory 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Gunther Johnson
    QB
    Anthem, AZ Boulder Creek HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Jake Laudenslager
    RB
    Kentfield, CA Marin Catholic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 21 lb (9.5 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Joshua Mason
    WR
    San Diego, CA San Diego HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Jordan Bogardus
    WR
    Eastvale, CA Norco HS 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 209 lb (95 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Peyton Morris
    S
    Norco, CA Norco High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Edgar Gastelum
    PK
    Yuma, AZ Arizona Western College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Corey Selenski
    OLB
    Dana Point, CA Dana Hills HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Lee Anderson III
    LB
    Moreno Valley, CA Rancho Verde HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Richard Merritt
    LB
    Clovis, CA Buchanan HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) February 2, 2016 (Walk-On) 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
    Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 44   Rivals: 51  247Sports: 43  ESPN: 45
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
  • Sources:

    • "Arizona Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
    • "2016 Arizona Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
    • "2016 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
    • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
    • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
    • "2016 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.

    2016 spring football practice[edit]

    The 2016 Wildcats had spring practice from February 12, 2016, to March 25, 2016.

    2016 Arizona Wildcats Football Spring Game – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Navy Blue 0 0 000
    White 0 0 000

    atArizona StadiumTucson, AZ

    2016 returning missionaries[edit]

    The returning missionaries will be filled in when national signing day occurs. Arizona had seven returning players on offense, five on defense and five on special teams that started games in 2015.

    Offense

    Indicates player was a starter in 2015 but missed all of 2016 due to injury.

    Fall camp[edit]

    Pac-12 media days are set for July 14–15 in Hollywood, California. Prior to media days, The Wildcats were also picked by the Pac-12 media to finish fourth at South Division in the conference standings and received 87 first place votes, with the remainder going to top-picked UCLA in the South Division.

    Fall camp is scheduled for August.

    Personnel[edit]

    Coaching staff[edit]

    2016 Arizona Wildcats coaches

    Head coach

    Assistant coaches

    Coaching staff sources: ArizonaWildcats.com[2]

    Coaching changes[edit]

    Roster[edit]

    2016 Arizona Wildcats roster

    Offense

    Quarterbacks

    • 10 Zach Werlinger – RS sophomore
    • 12Anu Solomon (C) – RS junior
    • 13 Brandon Dawkins – RS sophomore
    • 14Khalil TateFreshman
    • 16 Gunther Johnson – Freshman

    Wide receivers

    • 2 Tyrell Johnson – Junior
    • 3 Cam Denson – Junior
    • 5Trey Griffey (C) – RS senior
    • 6 Shun Brown – Sophomore
    • 7 DeVaughn Cooper – Redshirt Freshman
    • 9 Tony Ellison – RS sophomore
    • 10 Samajie Grant – Senior
    • 11 Nate Phillips (C) – Senior
    • 18 Cedric Peterson – Redshirt Freshman
    • 19 Shawn Poindexter – Junior
    • 24 Darick Holmes Jr. – Redshirt Freshman
    • 83 Joshua Mason – Freshman
    • 84 Abraham Mendivil – Redshirt Junior
    • 87 Zach Benjamin – Redshirt Junior
    • 88 Jordan Bogardus – Freshman
    • 89 Justus Lee – Freshman
     

    Running backs

    • 25J. J. TaylorFreshman
    • 28Nick WilsonJunior
    • 32 Jake Laudenslager – Freshman
    • 34 Zach Green – Redshirt Junior
    • 38 Branden Leon – Redshirt Freshman
    • 42 Richie Estrada – Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive linemen

    • 50 Josh McCauley – Freshman
    • 54 Bryson Cain – Freshman
    • 55 Levi Walton – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 58 Layth Friekh – Junior
    • 59 Christian Lopez – Redshirt Freshman
    • 63 Keenan Walker – Freshman
    • 64 Nathan Elridge – Redshirt Freshman
    • 67Gerhard de BeerRedshirt Junior
    • 69 Christian Boettcher – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 72 Freddie Tagaloa – Redshirt Senior (C)
    • 74 Alex Kosinski – Redshirt Freshman
    • 75 Michael Eletise – Freshman
    • 76 Cody Creason – Redshirt Freshman
    • 77 Harper Sharman – Freshman
    • 78Jacob AlsadekRedshirt Junior
     

    Tight ends

    • 8 Trevor Wood – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 15 Matt Morin – Redshirt Senior
    • 17 Josh Kern – Redshirt Senior (C)
    • 30 Jamardre Cobb – (FB) Redshirt Sophomore
    • 48 Brian Anduze – Redshirt Freshman
    • 85 Jamie Nunley – Freshman

    Defense

    Defensive linemen

    • 50 Justin Holt – Freshman
    • 55 Darrell Cloy Jr – Sophomore
    • 60 Luca Bruno – Redshirt Junior
    • 62 Aiulua Fanene – Redshirt Senior
    • 86 Justin Belknap – Redshirt Freshman
    • 91 Finton Connolly – Redshirt Freshman
    • 92 Jack Banda – Redshirt Junior
    • 93 Parker Zellers – Redshirt Junior
    • 94 Calvin Allen – Redshirt Junior
    • 96 Marcus Griffin – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 99 Sani Fuimaono (C) – Senior

    Linebackers

    • 7 Kahi Neves – Freshman
    • 11 Michael Barton – GS Senior
    • 15 Jacob Colacion – Freshman
    • 18 Brandon Rutt – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 24 RJ Morgan – Redshirt Junior
    • 28 Carrington Vaughn – Redshirt Freshman
    • 32 DeAndre' Miller – Redshirt Junior
    • 33 Corey Selenski – Freshman
    • 39 Franciso Nelson – Freshman
    • 47 Jake Matthews – Senior
    • 51 Lee Anderson III – Freshman
    • 52 Alex King – Redshirt Senior
    • 53 Richard Merritt – Freshman
    • 56 John Kenny – Redshirt Junior
    • 57 Cody Ippolito – (C)Redshirt Senior
    • 59 Matthew Stagg – Redshirt Senior
    • 81 Jalen Cochran – Freshman
     

    Cornerbacks

    • 2 Lorenzo Burns – Freshman
    • 8 Antonio Parks – Freshman
    • 9Dane CruikshankRedshirt Junior
    • 10 Malcolm Holland – Redshirt Freshman
    • 13 Devin Holiday – Senior
    • 15 Kwesi Mashack – Junior
    • 17Jace WhittakerSophomore
    • 19 DaVonte' Neal – (C) Redshirt Senior
    • 23 Devon Brewer – Sophomore
    • 27 Samuel Morrison – Sophomore
    • 29 Jarvis McCall Jr. – Redshirt Junior
    • 35 Isaiah Strong – Redshirt Junior
    • 41 Isaac Steele – Freshman
    • 49 Lee Pitts – Freshman

    Safeties

    • 1 Tellas Jones – Redshirt Senior
    • 3 Jarrius Wallace – Freshman
    • 5 Gavin Robertson Jr. – Freshman
    • 6Demetrius Flannigan-FowlesRedshirt Freshman
    • 14 Paul Magloire – Redshirt Senior
    • 20 Chacho Ulloa – Freshman
    • 21 Isaiah Hayes – Freshman
    • 25 Anthony Mariscal – Redshirt Freshman
    • 31 Tristan Cooper – Freshman
    • 36 Jalen Jenkins – Freshman
    • 37 Carter Hehr – Redshirt Junior
    • 40 Kyeler Burke – Freshman
    • 43 Tyler Grammar – Redshirt Senior
    • 46 Albert Green – Redshirt Freshman
    • 49 Peyton Morris – Freshman

    Special teams

    Punters

    • 16 Jake Glatting – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 26 Matt Aragon – Redshirt Freshman

    Kickers

    • 9 Josh Pollack – Redshirt Sophomore
    • 82 Edgar Gastelum – Redshirt Sophomore

    Long snappers

    • 51 Donald Reiter – Freshman
    • 56 Nick Reinhardt – Redshirt Sophomore
    Sources: 2016 Arizona Wildcats roster Archived 2012-04-04 at the Wayback Machine

    Depth chart[edit]

    Depth Chart Source: 2016 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book[6]

    Injury report[edit]

    Player Position Status Injury Date of Injury Date of Return (Anticipated)
    Matt Morin TE-H Out Foot Sept. 1st Sept. 8 [7]
    Tony Ellison WR Out Knee Sept. 1st TBA[7]
    Anu Solomon QB Questionable Knee Sept. 8 TBA [8][9]
    Tellas Jones S Questionable Ankle Sept. 8 TBA[8]
    Jacob Colacion DL Out Knee TBA TBA
    Keenan Walker OL Out Knee TBA TBA
    Brion Anduze TE Out Knee TBA 2017
    Sammy Morrison CB Questionable Undisclosed injury TBA TBA
    Cody Ippolito LB Questionable Suspension TBA TBA
    Nate Phillips WR Questionable Undisclosed injury Sept 3 Sept 17
    Jamardre Cobb TE-FB Out Knee Sept 15 TBA [8]

    Regular season[edit]

    Schedule[edit]

    Arizona announced its 2016 football schedule on November 24, 2015. The 2016 schedule consists of 7 home, 4 away, and 1 neutral site game in the regular season. Arizona will face all five Southern Division opponents: Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC and Utah. They will also face four Northern Division opponents: Oregon State, Stanford, Washington, and Washington State. Arizona is not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents CaliforniaorOregon.

    The team will scheduled to play three non-conference games, two home games against Hawaii of the MWC, Grambling State of the FCS' SWAC and travel to Glendale, AZ to play BYU of the (NCAA Division I FBS independent) for the Cactus KickoffatUniversity of Phoenix Stadium, a non—conference game at a neutral site one neutral site game.

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
    September 37:30 p.m.vs. BYU*
  • Glendale, AZ (Cactus Kickoff)
  • FS1L 16–1850,528
    September 107:45 p.m.Grambling State*
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NW 31–2145,686
    September 177:45 p.m.Hawaii*
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NW 47–2850,116
    September 247:30 p.m.No. 9Washington
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NL 28–35 OT48,747
    October 17:30 p.m.atUCLA
  • Pasadena, CA
  • ESPNL 24–4568,013
    October 87:00 p.m.at No. 24Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • FS1L 23–3645,917
    October 1512:30 p.m.USC
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • FOXL 14–4855,463
    October 298:00 p.m.Stanforddagger
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • FS1L 10–3446,740
    November 51:00 p.m.at No. 25Washington State
  • Pullman, WA
  • P12NL 7–6933,547
    November 128:00 p.m.No. 16Colorado
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • FS1L 24–4941,068
    November 198:30 p.m.atOregon State
  • Corvallis, OR
  • P12NL 17–4235,059
    November 257:30 p.m.Arizona State
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ (rivalry)
  • ESPNW 56–3550,197
    • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Mountain time
  • Schedule Source: FBschedules.com[10]
    Legend
      Arizona win
      Arizona loss

    Game summaries[edit]

    vs BYU[edit]

    BYU Cougars (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cougars 0 9 0918
    Wildcats 0 0 31316

    atUniversity of Phoenix StadiumGlendale, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter

    No scoring plays

    Second quarter
    • (10:42) BYU – Rhett Almond 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:02; BYU 3–0)
    • (2:53) BYU – Brayd El-Bakri 1-yard run, kick failed (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:53; BYU 9–0)
    Third quarter
    • (5:59) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 46-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:39; BYU 9–3)
    Fourth quarter
    • (11:36) BYU – Colby Pearson 6-yard pass from Taysom Hill, two-point pass failed (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:30; BYU 15–3)
    • (9:33) ARIZ – Nick Wilson 15-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:03; BYU 15–10)
    • (1:26) ARIZ – Nick Wilson 49-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:38; Arizona 16–15)
    • (0:04) BYU – Jake Oldroyd 33-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 1:16; BYU 18–16)
    Statistics BYU ARIZ
    First downs 24 17
    Total yards 415 328
    Rushing yards 47–213 26–115
    Passing yards 202 213
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–29–0 20–30–2
    Time of possession 37:37 22:23
    Team Category Player Statistics
    BYU Passing Taysom Hill 21/29, 202 yards, TD
    Rushing Jamaal Williams 29 carries, 162 yards
    Receiving Moroni Laulu-Pututau 4 receptions, 49 yards
    Arizona Passing Anu Solomon 20/30, 213 yards, 2 INT
    Rushing Nick Wilson 17 carries, 142 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Nate Phillips 7 receptions, 69 yards

    vs Grambling State[edit]

    Grambling State Tigers (1–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–1) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Tigers 7 14 0021
    Wildcats 0 3 21731

    atArizona StadiumTucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (12:05) GRAM – Verlan Hunter 2-yard pass from Devante Kincaid, Jonathan Wallace kick (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:55; Grambling State 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (11:55) GRAM – Devohn Lindsey 26-yard pass from Devante Kincaid, Jonathan Wallace kick (Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 5:06; Grambling State 14–0)
    • (4:37) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 31-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 1:37; Grambling State 14–3)
    • (0:16) GRAM – Martez Carter 1-yard run, Jonathan Wallace kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:21; Grambling State 21–3)
    Third quarter
    • (12:07) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 2-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:47; Grambling State 21–10)
    • (2:42) ARIZ – Trey Griffey 34-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:29; Grambling State 21–17)
    • (0:42) ARIZ – Nick Wilson 11-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 0:51; Arizona 24–21)
    Fourth quarter
    • (12:08) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 21-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 4 plays, 29 yards, 1:49; Arizona 31–21)
    Statistics GRAM ARIZ
    First downs 28 21
    Total yards 462 445
    Rushing yards 36–60 47–222
    Passing yards 402 223
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 31–44–3 15–30–0
    Time of possession 32:57 27:03
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Grambling State Passing Trevon Cherry 16/25, 209 yards, 3 INT
    Rushing Martez Carter 13 carries, 43 yards, TD
    Receiving Chad Williams 13 receptions, 152 yards
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 15/29, 223 yards, TD
    Rushing Nick Wilson 24 carries, 116 yards, TD
    Receiving Samajie Grant 5 receptions, 95 yards

    Arizona played their home opener against Grambling State, which was the Wildcats' first home game since the 2011–2013's expansion to over 56,000 in Tucson. This was the first-ever meeting between the two teams. (Arizona attempted to hire legendary longtime Grambling head coach Eddie Robinson in 1968, which would have made him the first African American head coach of an NCAA Division I-A football program at a predominantly White college, but Robinson declined the offer.) Arizona played their home opener against Grambling State, which was the Wildcats' first home game since the 2011–2013's expansion to over 56,000 in Tucson. This was the first-ever meeting between the two teams. (Arizona attempted to hire legendary longtime Grambling head coach Eddie Robinson in 1968, which would have made him the first African American head coach of an NCAA Division I-A football program at a predominantly White college, but Robinson declined the offer.)

    Grambling's legendary World Famed Tiger Band performed with the Arizona marching band for the National Anthem, and also during the halftime show in Tucson. Both bands famously performed for the first NFL Super Bowl in 1967.

    vs Hawaii[edit]

    Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–1) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Rainbow Warriors 7 0 71428
    Wildcats 20 14 10347

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:13) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 24-yard run, two-point run failed (Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 2:39; Arizona 6–0)
    • (5:00) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 14-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:59; Arizona 13–0)
    • (4:44) ARIZ – Tyrell Johnson 24-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 1 play, 24 yards, 0:09; Arizona 20–0)
    • (1:10) HAW – John Ursua 15-yard pass from Ikaika Woolsey, Rigoberto Sanchez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 3:29; Arizona 20–7)
    Second quarter
    • (7:17) ARIZ – Shun Brown 56-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:14; Arizona 27–7)
    • (1:44) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 6-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:47; Arizona 34–7)
    Third quarter
    • (9:27) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 5:28; Arizona 37–7)
    • (4:04) HAW – Steven Lakalaka 1-yard run, Rigoberto Sanchez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 5:18; Arizona 37–14)
    • (3:28) ARIZ – J.J. Taylor 61-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:36; Arizona 44–14)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:54) HAW – Steven Lakalaka 6-yard run, Rigoberto Sanchez kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:27; Arizona 44–21)
    • (10:00) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 28-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 4:52; Arizona 47–21)
    • (4:25) HAW – Dru Brown 3-yard run, Rigoberto Sanchez kick (Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 5:27; Arizona 47–28)
    Statistics HAW ARIZ
    First downs 25 28
    Total yards 429 582
    Rushing yards 38–168 49–347
    Passing yards 429 582
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–43–1 16–21–0
    Time of possession 31:36 28:24
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Hawaii Passing Dru Brown 10/18, 144 yards
    Rushing Steve Lakalaka 16 carries, 63 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving John Ursua 5 receptions, 83 yards, TD
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 16/21, 235 yards, TD
    Rushing J.J. Taylor 18 carries, 168 yards, TD
    Receiving Shun Brown 5 receptions, 92 yards, TD

    vs No. 9 Washington[edit]

    No. 9 Washington Huskies (3–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–1) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    #9 Huskies 0 14 77735
    Wildcats 7 7 014028

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:01) ARIZ – J.J. Taylor 1-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 5:59; Arizona 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (9:45) WASH – John Ross 32-yard run, Cameron Van Winkle kick (Drive: 8 plays, 97 yards, 3:54; Tied 7–7)
    • (9:06) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 79-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 2 plays, 94 yards, 0:33; Arizona 14–7)
    • (5:28) WASH – John Ross 12-yard pass from Jake Browning, Cameron Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:38; Tied 14–14)
    Third quarter
    • (11:24) WASH – Jake Browning 3-yard run, Cameron Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:36; Washington 21–14)
    Fourth quarter
    • (4:45) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 2-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:59; Tied 21–21)
    • (3:25) WASH – Lavon Coleman 55-yard run, Cameron Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 1:15; Washington 28–21)
    • (0:17) ARIZ – Josh Kern 3-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:08; Tied 28–28)
    Overtime
    • WASH – Dante Pettis 4-yard pass from Jake Browning, Cameron Van Winkle kick (Drive: 11 plays, -8 yards, 0:12; Washington 35–28)
    Statistics WASH ARIZ
    First downs 24 23
    Total yards 512 475
    Rushing yards 51–352 43–308
    Passing yards 160 167
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–21–1 19–31–1
    Time of possession 34:58 25:02
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Washington Passing Jake Browning 14/21, 160 yards, 2 TD, INT
    Rushing Lavon Coleman 11 carries, 181 yards, TD
    Receiving Chico McClatcher 2 receptions, 72 yards
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 19/31, 167 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Brandon Dawkins 13 carries, 176 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Shun Brown 7 receptions, 114 yards

    at UCLA[edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (2–2) at UCLA Bruins (2–2) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 7 0 31424
    Bruins 14 0 102145

    atRose BowlPasadena, CA

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (11:07) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 12-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 1:36; Arizona 7–0)
    • (9:18) UCLA – Nate Starks 2-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:39; Tied 7–7)
    • (0:00) UCLA – Kenneth Walker III 62-yard pass from Josh Rosen, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 1 play, 62 yards, 0:14; UCLA 14–7)
    Second quarter

    No scoring plays

    Third quarter
    • (12:38) UCLA – Theo Howard 19-yard pass from Josh Rosen, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:22; UCLA 21–7)
    • (9:12) UCLA – JJ Molson 39-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:03; UCLA 24–7)
    • (2:53) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 20-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 87 yards, 6:10; UCLA 24–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (14:15) UCLA – Josh Rosen 1-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:34; UCLA 31–10)
    • (11:04) ARIZ – Shun Brown 31-yard pass from Khalil Tate, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:07; UCLA 31–17)
    • (8:37) UCLA – Kenneth Walker III 29-yard pass from Josh Rosen, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:17; UCLA 38–17)
    • (3:30) UCLA – Darren Andrews 26-yard run, JJ Molson kick (Drive: 7 plays, 96 yards, 3:40; UCLA 45–17)
    • (0:38) ARIZ – Cam Denson 13-yard pass from Khalil Tate, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 2:47; UCLA 45–24)
    Statistics ARIZ UCLA
    First downs 22 20
    Total yards 387 475
    Rushing yards 49–242 32–125
    Passing yards 145 350
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–31–0 20–37–0
    Time of possession 31:32 28:28
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 8/17, 73 yards, TD
    Rushing Khalil Tate 15 carries, 79 yards
    Receiving Shun Brown 4 receptions, 50 yards, TD
    UCLA Passing Josh Rosen 20/37, 350 yards, 3 TD
    Rushing Nate Starks 17 carries, 80 yards, TD
    Receiving Kenneth Walker III 4 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD

    at No. 24 Utah[edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (2–3) at No. 24 Utah Utes (4–1) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 7 7 0923
    #24 Utes 3 9 17736

    atRice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (14:49) ARIZ – Shun Brown 75-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11; Arizona 7–0)
    • (5:01) UTAH – Andy Phillips 28-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 5:36; Arizona 7–3)
    Second quarter
    • (7:54) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 6-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:37; Arizona 14–3)
    • (4:38) UTAH – Team safety (Arizona 14–5)
    • (0:55) UTAH – Tyrone Smith 3-yard pass from Troy Williams, Andy Phillips kick (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:35; Arizona 14–12)
    Third quarter
    • (13:12) UTAH – Troy Williams 2-yard run, Andy Phillips kick (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:41; Utah 19–14)
    • (5:35) UTAH – Armand Shyne 26-yard run, Andy Phillips kick (Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:10; Utah 26–14)
    • (2:16) UTAH – Andy Phillips 35-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:34; Utah 29–14)
    Fourth quarter
    • (9:04) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 37-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:15; Utah 29–17)
    • (5:10) UTAH – Troy Williams 1-yard run, Andy Phillips kick (Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:49; Utah 36–17)
    • (4:15) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 63-yard pass from Khalil Tate, two-point pass failed (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; Utah 36–23)
    Statistics ARIZ UTAH
    First downs 21 23
    Total yards 475 455
    Rushing yards 37–127 45–210
    Passing yards 348 245
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–29–3 13–29–0
    Time of possession 24:10 35:50
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 11/20, 243 yards, TD, 2 INT
    Rushing Brandon Dawkins 14 carries, 49 yards, TD
    Receiving Trey Griffey 4 receptions, 109 yards
    Utah Passing Troy Williams 13/29, 245 yards, TD
    Rushing Armand Shyne 19 carries,109 yards, TD
    Receiving Evan Moeai 3 receptions, 81 yards

    vs USC[edit]

    USC Trojans (3–3) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–4) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Trojans 14 20 7748
    Wildcats 7 0 0714

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:29) USC – Ronald Jones 5-yard run, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:31; USC 7–0)
    • (5:40) ARIZ – Khalil Tate 3-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 1:30; Tied 7–7)
    • (0:04) USC – Deonta Burnett 11-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:36; USC 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (13:42) USC – Daniel Imatorbhebhe 8-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 1:05; USC 21–7)
    • (4:07) USC – JuJu Smith-Schuster 3-yard pass from Sam Darnold, two-point run failed (Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, 1:08; USC 27–7)
    • (0:23) USC – JuJu Smith-Schuster 39-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:38; USC 34–7)
    Third quarter
    • (10:29) USC – JuJu Smith-Schuster 46-yard pass from Sam Darnold, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:38; USC 41–7)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:13) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 7-yard pass from Matt Morin, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:15; USC 41–14)
    • (11:33) USC – Aca'Cedric Ware 21-yard run, Matt Boermeester kick (Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:40; USC 48–14)
    Statistics USC ARIZ
    First downs 25 20
    Total yards 574 343
    Rushing yards 43–320 44–201
    Passing yards 254 142
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–35–0 11–26–2
    Time of possession 35:24 24:36
    Team Category Player Statistics
    USC Passing Sam Darnold 20/32, 235 yards, 5 TD
    Rushing Aca'Cedric Ware 12 carries, 103 yards, TD
    Receiving JuJu Smith-Schuster 9 receptions, 132 yards, 3 TD
    Arizona Passing Matt Morin 4/8, 84 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Khalil Tate 14 carries, 72 yards, TD
    Receiving Cam Denson 1 reception, 51 yards

    vs Stanford[edit]

    Stanford Cardinal (4–3) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–5) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinal 0 17 10734
    Wildcats 0 7 3010

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter

    No scoring plays

    Second quarter
    • (14:21) STAN – Christian McCaffrey 45-yard run, Conrad Ukropina kick (Drive: 1 play, 45 yards, 0:09; Stanford 7–0)
    • (8:39) STAN – Christian McCaffrey 18-yard pass from Keller Chryst, Conrad Ukropina kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:52; Stanford 14–0)
    • (3:40) ARIZ – Trey Griffey 38-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:59; Stanford 14–7)
    • (0:20) STAN – Conrad Ukropina 45-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 21 yards, 1:20; Stanford 17–7)
    Third quarter
    • (6:05) STAN – Conrad Ukropina 26-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 4:02; Stanford 20–7)
    • (4:36) STAN – Christian McCaffrey 6-yard run, Conrad Ukropina kick (Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:15; Stanford 27–7)
    • (1:28) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 27-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:03; Stanford 27–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (3:10) STAN – J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 5-yard pass from Keller Chryst, Conrad Ukropina kick (Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 3:08; Stanford 34–10)
    Statistics STAN ARIZ
    First downs 17 15
    Total yards 341 286
    Rushing yards 42–237 44–170
    Passing yards 104 116
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–31–1 5–20–1
    Time of possession 33:52 26:08
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Stanford Passing Keller Chryst 14/30, 104 yards, 2 TD, INT
    Rushing Christian McCaffrey 23 carries, 169 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Trenton Irwin 5 receptions, 34 yards
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 5/15, 116 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Brandon Dawkins 17 carries, 65 yards
    Receiving Trey Griffey 2 receptions, 55 yards, TD

    at No. 25 Washington State[edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (2–6) at No. 25 Washington State Cougars (6–2) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 0 7 007
    Cougars 24 14 141769

    atMartin StadiumPullman, WA

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:12) WSU – Erik Powell 23-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:42; Washington State 3–0)
    • (9:37) WSU – James Williams 8-yard pass from Luke Falk, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:06; Washington State 10–0)
    • (4:25) WSU – Gerard Wicks 1-yard run, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:06; Washington State 17–0)
    • (0:19) WSU – Gabe Marks 2-yard pass from Luke Falk, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 1:35; Washington State 24–0)
    Second quarter
    • (9:19) WSU – Tavares Martin Jr. 7-yard pass from Luke Falk, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 7 plays, 93 yards, 3:03; Washington State 31–0)
    • (2:30) WSU – Gerard Wicks 1-yard run, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:54; Washington State 38–0)
    • (1:55) ARIZ – Cam Denson 47-yard pass from Anu Solomon, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:35; Washington State 38–7)
    Third quarter
    • (9:16) WSU – James Williams 4-yard run, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:44; Washington State 45–7)
    • (3:45) WSU – Tavares Martin Jr. 4-yard pass from Luke Falk, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:59; Washington State 52–7)
    Fourth quarter
    • (12:41) WSU – Erik Powell 31-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 3:46; Washington State 55–7)
    • (10:27) WSU – River Cracraft 71-yard pass from Tyler Hilinski, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 1:00; Washington State 62–7)
    • (2:19) WSU – Isaiah Johnson-Mack 9-yard pass from Tyler Hilinski, Erik Powell kick (Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 6:54; Washington State 69–7)
    Statistics ARIZ WSU
    First downs 14 34
    Total yards 286 614
    Rushing yards 30–158 32–140
    Passing yards 128 474
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–23–2 47–52–0
    Time of possession 22:32 37:28
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Anu Solomon 9/13, 122 yards, TD
    Rushing Samajie Grant 8 carries, 77 yards
    Receiving Cam Denson 4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
    Washington State Passing Luke Falk 32/35, 311 yards, 4 TD
    Rushing James Williams 12 carries, 72 yards, TD
    Receiving River Cracraft 2 receptions, 90 yards, TD

    vs No. 16 Colorado[edit]

    No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes (7–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–7) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    #16 Buffaloes 7 21 14749
    Wildcats 0 10 01424

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (7:27) COLO – Phillip Lindsay 1-yard run, Davis Price kick (Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 5:17; Colorado 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (12:28) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 3-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 2:25; Tied 7–7)
    • (11:29) COLO – Phillip Lindsay 4-yard run, Davis Price kick (Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 0:53; Colorado 14–7)
    • (8:22) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:01; Colorado 14–10)
    • (5:45) COLO – Shay Fields 15-yard pass from Sefo Liufau, Davis Price kick (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:31; Colorado 21–10)
    • (1:29) COLO – Jay MacInyre 40-yard pass from Sefo Liufau, Davis Price kick (Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 0:58; Colorado 28–10)
    Third quarter
    • (5:01) COLO – Shay Fields 27-yard pass from Sefo Liufau, Davis Price kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:36; Colorado 35–10)
    • (0:57) COLO – Sefo Liufau 2-yard run, Davis Price kick (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:30; Colorado 42–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (13:47) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 3-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:10; Colorado 42–17)
    • (12:11) ARIZ – Zach Green 2-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 0:50; Colorado 42–24)
    • (3:34) COLO – Phillip Lindsay 34-yard run, Davis Price kick (Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 2:16; Colorado 49–24)
    Statistics COLO ARIZ
    First downs 25 23
    Total yards 388 412
    Rushing yards 46–175 52–257
    Passing yards 213 155
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–27–1 12–26–0
    Time of possession 30:13 29:47
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Colorado Passing Sefo Liufau 19/27, 213 yards, 3 TD, INT
    Rushing Phillip Lindsay 25 carries, 119 yards, 3 TD
    Receiving Shay Fields 6 receptions, 108 yards, 2 TD
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 9/19, 107 yards
    Rushing Samajie Grant 16 carries, 113 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Shun Brown 2 receptions, 58 yards

    at Oregon State[edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (2–8) at Oregon State Beavers (2–8) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 0 10 0717
    Beavers 14 7 14742

    atReser StadiumCorvallis, OR

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (12:47) OSU – Jordan Villamin 53-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 2:13; Oregon State 7–0)
    • (1:33) OSU – Ryan Nall 11-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 6:44; Oregon State 14–0)
    Second quarter
    • (9:45) ARIZ – Nate Phillips 10-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:37; Oregon State 14–7)
    • (4:14) OSU – Timmy Hernandez 27-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 5:26; Oregon State 21–7)
    • (0:00) ARIZ – Josh Pollack 22-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 4:08; Oregon State 21–10)
    Third quarter
    • (11:32) OSU – Trevon Bradford 35-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 2:09; Oregon State 28–10)
    • (5:16) OSU – Ryan Nall 3-yard run, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:43; Oregon State 35–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (8:00) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 2-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:48; Oregon State 35–17)
    • (1:30) OSU – Artavis Pierce 10-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, Garrett Owens kick (Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:30; Oregon State 42–17)
    Statistics ARIZ OSU
    First downs 23 26
    Total yards 350 475
    Rushing yards 40–162 46–210
    Passing yards 188 265
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–31–1 16–19–0
    Time of possession 24:24 35:36
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 10/17, 106 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Brandon Dawkins 15 carries, 88 yards
    Receiving Nate Phillips 6 receptions, 58 yards, TD
    Oregon State Passing Marcus McMaryion 16/19, 265 yards, 5 TD
    Rushing Ryan Nall 23 carries, 124 yards, TD
    Receiving Jordan Villamin 6 receptions, 124 yards, TD

    vs Arizona State[edit]

    Arizona State Sun Devils (5–6) vs Arizona Wildcats (2–9) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Sun Devils 7 7 14735
    Wildcats 7 21 141456

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (13:48) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 71-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:12; Arizona 7–0)
    • (7:49) ASU – Koron Crump 42-yard fumble return, Zane Gonzalez kick (Tied 7–7)
    Second quarter
    • (14:18) ARIZ – Brandon Dawkins 10-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:56; Arizona 14–7)
    • (10:08) ARIZ – Nate Phillips 64-yard pass from Brandon Dawkins, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:40; Arizona 21–7)
    • (7:07) ARIZ – Zach Green 1-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:33; Arizona 28–7)
    • (0:34) ASU – Tim White 21-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Zane Gonzalez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 94 yards, 4:20; Arizona 28–14)
    Third quarter
    • (11:14) ASU – Kalen Ballage 2-yard run, Zane Gonzalez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:38; Arizona 28–21)
    • (9:52) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 9-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:22; Arizona 35–21)
    • (7:29) ASU – N'Keal Harry 16-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Zane Gonzalez kick (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 2:17; Arizona 35–28)
    • (5:41) ARIZ – Zach Green 1-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 1:34; Arizona 42–28)
    Fourth quarter
    • (11:45) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 2-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:29; Arizona 49–28)
    • (8:29) ASU – Fred Gammage 7-yard pass from Manny Wilkins, Zane Gonzalez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 3:09; Arizona 49–35)
    • (7:45) ARIZ – Samajie Grant 63-yard run, Josh Pollack kick (Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:39; Arizona 56–35)
    Statistics ASU ARIZ
    First downs 31 19
    Total yards 492 588
    Rushing yards 38–120 48–511
    Passing yards 372 77
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 43–60–1 3–8–0
    Time of possession 35:56 24:04
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona State Passing Manny Wilkins 43/58, 372 yards, 3 TD, INT
    Rushing Manny Wilkins 23 carries, 79 yards
    Receiving Fred Gammage 12 receptions, 116 yards, TD
    Arizona Passing Brandon Dawkins 3/8, 77 yards, TD
    Rushing Brandon Dawkins 12 carries, 183 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Nate Phillips 2 receptions, 68 yards, TD

    Attendance[edit]

    Season Games Sellouts W–L–T (%) Attendance Average Best
    2016 7 1 2–1–0 (.667) 65,000

    Statistics[edit]

    Team[edit]

    Offense[edit]

    Defense[edit]

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

    Special teams[edit]

    Non-conference opponents[edit]

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Arizona 20 17 34 23 94
    All opponents 14 23 7 23 67

    Pac-12 opponents[edit]

    1 2 3 4OT Total
    Arizona 7 7 0 140 28
    Pac-12 opponents 0 14 7 77 35

    Score total by quarters[edit]

    1 2 3 4OT Total
    Arizona 27 24 34 370 122
    All opponents 14 37 14 307 102

    Awards and honors[edit]

    Weekly awards[edit]

    Week 1[edit]

    Nick Wilson

    Jamie Nunley

    Matthew Stagg

    Dane Cruikshank

    Issac Steele

    Justin Belknap

    Jalen Cochran

    Zach Werlinger

    Week 2[edit]

    Parker Zellers

    Bryson Cain

    Richard Merritt

    Lee Anderson III

    Richie Estrada

    Nick Reinhardt

    Week 3[edit]

    Brandon Dawkins

    J. J. Taylor

    Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

    Josh Pollack

    Nate Phillips

    Tyrell Johnson

    Zach Benjamin

    Larry Tharpe Jr.

    Jarrius Wallace

    Week 7
    Week 8
    Week 9
    Week 10
    Week 11
    Week 12
    Week 13
    Week 14

    Midseason awards[edit]

    Award watch lists[edit]

    Anu Solomon
    Nick Wilson
    Paul Magloire Jr.

    Postseason games[edit]

    Senior Bowl

    All Star Game

    Media affiliates[edit]

    Radio[edit]

    TV[edit]

    NFL draft[edit]

    2017 NFL draft[edit]

    The 2017 NFL draft was held at the Philadelphia Museum of ArtinPhiladelphia on April 27 through April 29, 2017. The following Arizona players were either selected or signed as free agents following the draft.

    References[edit]

  • ^ "Coaches". University of Arizona Athletics. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  • ^ Gimino, Anthony (August 8, 2016). "University of Arizona lineman Hemmila dies in his sleep". Tucson News Now. KOLD-TV. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  • ^ "2016 Arizona Depth Chart". University of Arizona Department of Athletics.[non-primary source needed]
  • ^ "2016 Arizona Depth Chart". University of Arizona Department of Athletics.[non-primary source needed]
  • ^ "Arizona Football Fact Book". University of Arizona Department of Athletics. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  • ^ a b "Arizona Football injury report Matt Morin and Tony Ellison out for Wildcats vs BYU". ncaa.com. September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  • ^ a b c "Arizona Football injury report Anu Solomon's knee injury and Tellas Jones questionable vs Grambling State". ncaa.com. September 8, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  • ^ "Arizona Football injury report Anu Solomon's injury return and Tellas Jones questionable vs Hawaii". ncaa.com. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  • ^ "2016 Arizona Wildcats Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  • ^ "Cruikshank, Wilson Headline for Players of the Week". Arizona Wildcats. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  • ^ a b c d e f g h "Dawkins, Taylor lead Coaches Player of the Week honors". Arizona Wildcats. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  • ^ a b c d e f "Football Coaching Staff hands out Weekly Honors". Arizona Wildcats. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  • ^ a b "2016 Pre-Season Watch Lists For The Maxwell and Bednarik Awards". Maxwell Football Club. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  • ^ "2016 Pre-Season Watch Lists For The Walter Camp Award". ncaa.com. July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  • ^ "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. July 27, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  • ^ "2016 Pre-Season Watch Lists For Davey O'Brien Award". NCAA.com. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  • ^ "2016 Pre-Season Watch Lists For The Doak Walker Award". NCAA.com. Retrieved July 14, 2016.

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