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1 Offseason  



1.1  Coaching changes  





1.2  Position key  





1.3  Players  



1.3.1  Outgoing transfers  







1.4  Recruiting class  



1.4.1  Overall class rankings  





1.4.2  Recruits  







1.5  2021 NFL draft  





1.6  Returning starters  







2 Preseason  



2.1  Award watch lists  





2.2  Pac-12 Media Day  





2.3  Preseason All-Pac-12 teams  







3 Personnel  



3.1  Coaching staff  





3.2  Roster  





3.3  Depth chart  







4 Schedule  



4.1  Spring game  





4.2  Regular season  







5 Game summaries  



5.1  vs BYU  





5.2  vs San Diego State  





5.3  vs Northern Arizona  





5.4  at No. 3 Oregon  





5.5  vs UCLA  





5.6  at Colorado  





5.7  vs Washington  





5.8  at USC  





5.9  vs California  





5.10  vs No. 24 Utah  





5.11  at Washington State  





5.12  at Arizona State  







6 Statistics  



6.1  Team statistics  





6.2  Offense  





6.3  Defense  





6.4  Special teams  





6.5  Scoring  



6.5.1  Scores by quarter (non-conference opponents)  





6.5.2  Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents)  





6.5.3  Scores by quarter (all opponents)  









7 Rankings  





8 After the season  



8.1  Final statistics  





8.2  Awards and honors  



8.2.1  Conference  





8.2.2  National  





8.2.3  All-Americans  







8.3  Bowl games  



8.3.1  All Star games  







8.4  NFL draft  



8.4.1  NFL draft combine  









9 Media affiliates  



9.1  Radio  





9.2  TV







10 References  














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2021 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record1–11 (1–8 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrennan Carroll (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorDon Brown (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
2021 Pac-12 Conference football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    North Division
    No.22Oregonxy   7 2     10 4  
    Washington State   6 3     7 6  
    Oregon State   5 4     7 6  
    California   4 5     5 7  
    Washington   3 6     4 8  
    Stanford   2 7     3 9  
    South Division
    No.12Utah xy$   8 1     10 4  
    UCLA   6 3     8 4  
    Arizona State†   0 3     0 5  
    USC   3 6     4 8  
    Colorado   3 6     4 8  
    Arizona   1 8     1 11  
    Championship: Utah 38, Oregon 10
    • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • Rankings from AP Poll

    The 2021 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and they played their home games at Arizona StadiuminTucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 122nd season overall and 43rd as a member of the Pac-12 Conference and 11th in the Pac-12 South Division.

    Offseason

    [edit]

    Coaching changes

    [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

    Players

    [edit]
    Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
    Gary Brightwell #23 RB 6'1 210 Senior Chester, PA Graduated/Declared for NFL draft
    Lorenzo Burns #2 DB 5'11 175 RS senior Murrieta, CA Graduated/Declared for NFL draft
    Roy Lopez 51 DL 6'2 310 Graduate Student Tempe, AZ Graduated/Declared for NFL draft
    Steven Bailey 63 C 6'3 313 RS senior Litchfield Park, AZ Graduated
    Dante Diaz-Infante 40 DE 6'1 262 Senior Phoenix, AZ Graduated

    Outgoing transfers

    [edit]

    The Wildcats lost fifteen players via transfer portal for the 2021 season.

    Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school
    Grant Gunnell #17 QB 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 pounds (102 kg) Sophomore The Woodlands, TX Memphis
    Robert Congel #66 OL 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 310 pounds (140 kg) Junior Greenwood Village, CO Oklahoma
    Jamari Williams #55 OL 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 298 pounds (135 kg) Redshirt Freshman Fort Lauderdale, FL Middle Tennessee
    Rhett Rodriguez #4 QB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 192 pounds (87 kg) Redshirt Junior Catalina Foothills, AZ Louisiana-Monroe
    Kylan Wilborn #14 LB 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 243 pounds (110 kg) Junior Northridge, CA UNLV
    Khary Crump #20 DB 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 164 pounds (74 kg) Freshman Culver City, CA Michigan State
    Drew Dixon #1 WR 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 pounds (93 kg) Redshirt Junior Tucson, AZ TBD
    Edric Whitley #11 DB 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 144 pounds (65 kg) Freshman Pflugerville, TX Kilgore College
    Frank Brown #8 RB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 pounds (91 kg) Freshman Houston, TX TBD
    Mykee Irving #60 DL 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 337 pounds (153 kg) Redshirt Junior Calabasas, CA San Diego
    Jarrius Wallace #3 S 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 pounds (84 kg) Redshirt Senior Villa, LA McNeese State
    Kevin Doyle #12 QB 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 pounds (93 kg) Redshirt Junior Washington, D.C. William & Mary
    Nathan Tilford #33 RB 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 207 pounds (94 kg) Redshirt Junior Fontana, CA Texas–Permian Basin
    Cameron Fietz #16 QB 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 196 pounds (89 kg) Redshirt Junior Calgary, Alberta TBD
    Darrell Branch #71 OG 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 319 pounds (145 kg) Freshman Gilbert, AZ Tennessee State
    Derrick Mourning #18 LB 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 229 pounds (104 kg) Redshirt Freshman Gilbert, AZ Kilgore College

    Incoming transfers

    The Wildcats add fourteen players via transfer portal from the 2020 season.

    Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. school
    Mohamed Diallo #-- DL 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 306 pounds (139 kg) Senior Toronto, Canada Central Michigan
    Isaiah Rutherford #2 CB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 193 pounds (88 kg) Sophomore Sacramento, CA Notre Dame
    Jordan McCloud #4 QB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 193 pounds (88 kg) Sophomore Tampa, FL South Florida
    Jason Harris #6 LB 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 pounds (110 kg) Freshman Gilbert, AZ Colorado
    Drake Anderson #8 RB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 pounds (82 kg) Sophomore Chandler, AZ Northwestern
    Gunner Cruz #9 QB 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 217 pounds (98 kg) Freshman Gilbert, AZ Washington State
    Gunner Maldonado #9 DB 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 pounds (82 kg) Freshman Chandler, AZ Northwestern
    Kenny Hebert #21 LB 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 232 pounds (105 kg) Redshirt Senior New Orleans, LA Vanderbilt
    Treshaun Hayward #23 LB 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 235 pounds (107 kg) Senior Ypsilanti, MI Western Michigan
    Jerry Roberts #33 LB 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 pounds (107 kg) Redshirt Junior Erie, PA Bowling Green
    Alex Lines #34 TE 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 pounds (111 kg) Freshman Gilbert, AZ UNLV
    Clay Markoff #44 RB 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 239 pounds (108 kg) Senior Olympia, WA Washington State
    Malik Reed #53 LB 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 pounds (100 kg) Freshman Chandler, AZ Wisconsin
    Davis DiVall #79 OL 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 293 pounds (133 kg) Freshman Phoenix, AZ Baylor
    Leevel Tatum #97 DE 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 259 pounds (117 kg) Senior Fresno, CA Fresno State

    Recruiting class

    [edit]

    The Wildcats signed a total of 18 scholarship recruits and 7 walk-ons during national signing period.

    Overall class rankings

    [edit]
    Website Overall rank Conference rank 5 star recruits 4 star recruits 3 star recruits
    ESPN 0 0 0
    Rivals 68 11 0 1 22
    247 Sports 77 11 0 1 22

    Recruits

    [edit]
    UScollege sports recruiting information for high school athletes
    Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
    Javione Carr
    CB
    Arlington, TX Sam Houston High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Sep 10, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
    Kevon Garcia
    LB
    Houston, TX Andy Dekaney High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 15, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
    James Bohls
    RB
    San Clemente, CA San Clemente High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Aug 23, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
    D.J. Fryar
    LB
    Steilacoom, WA Steilacoom High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jul 4, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
    Alex Navarro-Silva
    DE
    Chino, CA Riverside Community College (JC) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 28, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
    Jackson Bailey
    LB
    Red Oak, TX Red Oak High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg) May 8, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
    Dalton Johnson
    S
    Katy, TX Katy High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 15, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
    Kolbe Cage
    LB
    New Orleans, LA Holy Cross High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) May 6, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
    Isaiah Taylor
    CB
    Fort Lauderdale, FL St. Thomas Aquinas High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 8, 2021 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
    Logan Kraut
    ATH (WR/DB)
    Santa Rosa, CA Maria Carrillo High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 12, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
    Matthew Weerts
    LB
    Batavia, IL Batavia High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 22, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
    J.T. Hand
    OL
    Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) May 31, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
    Colby Powers
    TE
    Klein, TX Klein Collins High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Jun 26, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 71
    Luke Eckardt
    OT
    Richmond, IL Richmond-Burton High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Jul 17, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 71
    Anthony Simpson
    ATH (RB/S)
    Bloomfield, CT Bloomfield High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 8, 2021 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 71
    Evan Branch-Haynes
    DT
    San Francisco, CA Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jun 7, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
    Jakelyn Morgan
    CB
    Tyler, TX Tyler Legacy High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Aug 27, 2020 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
    Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 64  247Sports: 65  ESPN: 40
  • 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 August 16, 2021.
    • "2021 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
    • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
    • "2021 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

    2021 NFL draft

    [edit]

    The following Wildcats were selected in the 2021 NFL draft.

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Team
    6 195 Roy Lopez DT Houston Texans
    6 196 Gary Brightwell RB New York Giants

    Returning starters

    [edit]

    Offense

    Indicates player was a starter in 2020 but missed all of 2021 due to injury.

    Preseason

    [edit]

    Award watch lists

    [edit]

    Listed in the order that they were released

    Award Player Position Year
    Doak Walker Award[1] Michael Wiley RB So.
    Rimington Trophy[2] Josh McCauley C GS.
    Wuerffel Trophy[3] Bryce Wolma TE GS
    Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[4] Michael Wiley RB So.
    Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award[5] Donovan Laie OL Sr.

    Pac-12 Media Day

    [edit]

    The Pac-12 Media Day was held on July 27, 2021, in Hollywood, California. Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, wide receiver Stanley Berryhill, and linebacker Anthony Pandy were in attendance to field questions from the media.

    Media poll (South Division)
    Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
    1 USC 223(27)
    2 Utah 183(6)
    3 Arizona State 170(6)
    4 UCLA 135(1)
    5 Colorado 88
    6 Arizona 41

    Preseason All-Pac-12 teams

    [edit]

    Second team

    Position Player Class Team
    Second Team Special teams
    PK Lucas Havrisik Sr. Arizona

    Personnel

    [edit]

    Coaching staff

    [edit]
    Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
    Jedd Fisch Head Coach University of Florida (1998) 1st
    Brennan Carroll Offensive Coordinator, Offensive line coach University of Pittsburgh (2001) 1st
    Jimmie Dougherty Assistant coach, Quarterbacks, Passing game coordinator University of Missouri (2002) 1st
    Scottie Graham Assistant coach, Running Backs Ohio State University (1996) 1st
    Kevin Cummings Assistant coach, Wide receivers Oregon State University (2014) 1st
    Jordan Paopao Assistant coach, Tight Ends & Co-Special Teams Coordinator University of San Diego (2008) 1st
    Don Brown Defensive Coordinator Norwich University (1977) 1st
    Ricky Hunley Assistant coach, Defensive Line University of Arizona (1983) 1st
    Chuck Cecil Assistant coach, Safeties University of Arizona (1987) 1st
    DeWayne Walker Assistant coach, Cornerbacks University of Minnesota (1981) 1st
    Keith Dudzinski Assistant coach, Linebackers & Co-Special Teams Coordinator University of New Haven (1991) 1st
    Tedy Bruschi Senior Advisor to Head Coach University of Arizona (1995) 1st
    Tyler Owens Director of Strength and Conditioning University of Alabama (2015) 1st
    Graduate assistants
    Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
    Luke McNitt Offensive graduate assistant University of Nebraska (2018) 2nd
    Darren Andrews Graduate Assistant, wide receivers coach UCLA (2018) 1st
    Ty Nichols Graduate Assistant Texas Tech University (2020) 1st
    Garrison Smith Graduate Assistant University of Georgia (2013) 3rd
    Analysts
    Name Position Alma mater Year at Arizona
    Derron Montgomery Assistant running backs coach, Senior Offensive Analyst Abilene Christian University (2011) 1st
    Beyah Rasool Assistant Defensive backs coach, Senior Defensive Analyst Eastern Arizona College (2007) 1st
    Scott Spurrier Special Teams Analyst University of South Carolina (2008) 1st
    Darell Garretson Offensive Analyst Oregon State University (2016) 1st
    Aaron Van Horn Defensive Analyst University of Michigan (2019) 1st
    Kyle Rosenbaum Recruiting Analyst Indiana University (2020) 1st

    Roster

    [edit]
    2021 Arizona Wildcats roster

    Quarterback

    • 4 – Jordan McCloudRedshirt junior (6'0, 200)
    • 9 – Gunner Cruz – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 227)
    • 12 – Brayden Zermeno – freshman (6'4, 219)
    • 13 – Luke Ashworth – Redshirt junior (6'2, 208)
    • 15 – Will Plummer – sophomore (6'1, 204)
    • 17 – Jaden White – freshman (6'0, 197)

    Running back

    • 6 – Michael Wileyjunior (5'11, 207)
    • 8 – Drake Anderson – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 194)
    • 20 – Darrius Smith – Redshirt junior (5'9, 187)
    • 21 – Jalen John – sophomore (5'11, 221)
    • 23 – Stevie Rocker – freshman (6'0, 202)
    • 28 – Nazar Bombata – Redshirt junior (6'0, 202)
    • 29 – Jashon Butler – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 201)
    • 33 – James Bohls – freshman (6'0, 211)
    • 44 – Clay Markoff – Redshirt Graduate (5'10, 239)

    Wide receiver

    • 1 – Stanley BerryhillRedshirt senior (5'11, 190)
    • 2 – Boobie Curry – junior (6'2, 211)
    • 3 – Jalen Johnson – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 209)
    • 5 – Brian Casteel – Redshirt senior (6'0, 197)
    • 7 – Jaden Mitchell – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 182)
    • 10 – Jamarye Joiner – Redshirt junior (6'1, 208)
    • 11 – Tayvian Cunningham – Redshirt Graduate (5'7, 183)
    • 16 – Thomas Reid III – Redshirt Graduate (6'3, 221)
    • 18 – Ma'Jon Wright – freshman (6'2, 197)
    • 24 – Dorian Singerfreshman (6'1, 185)
    • 25 – Anthony Simpson – freshman (5'11, 184)
    • 26 – Jaden Clark – freshman (5'10, 172)
    • 84 – Tristen D'Angelo – Redshirt junior (6'3, 200)

    Tight ends

    • 80 – Connor Hutchings – Redshirt Graduate (6'5, 230)
    • 81 – Bryce Wolma – Redshirt Graduate (6'4, 237)
    • 82 – Zach Williams – Redshirt junior (6'3, 239)
    • 83 – Colby Powers – freshman (6'4, 230)
    • 85 – Roberto Miranda – sophomore (6'2, 217)
    • 87 – Stacey Marshall – senior (6'5, 262)
    • 88 – Alex Lines – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 245)

    Placekicker

    • 32 – Jacob Meeker-Hackett Redshirt Graduate (6'0, 215)
    • 33 – Tyler Loop – sophomore (6'0, 180)
    • 43 – Lucas HavrisikRedshirt Graduate (6'2, 188)
     

    Offensive Lineman

    • 50 – Josh McCauley – OL – Redshirt Graduate (6'4, 310)
    • 51 – Lucas Eckardt – OT – freshman (6'6, 290)
    • 54 – Matthew Stefanski – OG – Redshirt junior (6'4, 324)
    • 55 – JT Hand – OL – freshman (6'4, 310)
    • 56 – Josh Donovan – OT – Redshirt senior (6'5, 320)
    • 58 – Sam Langi – OG – Redshirt junior (6'5, 311)
    • 65 – Leif Magnuson – OT – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 296)
    • 67 – David Watson – OT – Redshirt junior (6'5, 290)
    • 71 – Jaxon McBride – OT – freshman (6'5, 295)
    • 73 – Woody Jean – OL – sophomore (6'4, 302)
    • 74 – Paiton Fears – OT – Redshirt senior (6'6, 307)
    • 75 – Josh Baker – OL – sophomore (6'3, 305)
    • 76 – Anthony Patt – OT – sophomore (6'5, 275)
    • 77 – Jordan Morgan – OT – junior (6'6, 312)
    • 78 – Donovan Laie – OT – senior (6'5, 323)
    • 79 – Davis DiVall – OG – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 295)

    Defensive Lineman

    • 1 – Jalen Harris – DT – Redshirt senior (6'5, 254)
    • 12 – JB Brown – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'3, 281)
    • 17 – Regen Terry – DE – freshman (6'4, 284)
    • 26 – Mohamed DialloGraduate Student (6'4, 306)
    • 41 – Eddie Siaumau-Sanitoa – DE – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 245)
    • 44 – Shontrail Key – DT – freshman (6'4, 261)
    • 52 – Aaron Blackwell – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'3, 284)
    • 55 – Evan Branch-Haynes – DE – freshman (6'2, 309)
    • 58 – Nahe Sulunga – DT – Redshirt junior (6'3, 253)
    • 90 – Trevon Mason – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'5, 305)
    • 91 – Alex Navarro-Silva – Sophomore (6'5, 280)
    • 92 – Kyon Barrs – DT – junior (6'3, 295)
    • 93 – Ugochukwu Nosike – DT – freshman (6'3, 280)
    • 94 – Dion Wilson Jr. – DE – freshman (6'4, 285)
    • 95 – Paris Shand – DE – sophomore (6'5, 281)
    • 96 – Reid Codwell – DT – freshman (6'2, 262)
    • 97 – Leevel Tatum III – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'1, 285)
    • 99 – Myles Tapusoa – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'1, 345)

    Punter

    • 19 – Kyle Ostendorp – junior (6'1, 215)
     

    Linebacker

    • 6 – Jason Harris – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 255)
    • 8 – Anthony Pandy – Redshirt Graduate (6'1, 228)
    • 10 – Jabar Triplett – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 238)
    • 11 – Kolbe Cage – freshman (6'0, 205)
    • 18 – Kenny Hebert – Redshirt Graduate (6'4, 231)
    • 23 – Treshaun Hayward – Redshirt Graduate (6'1, 229)
    • 29 – Jackson Bailey – freshman (6'3, 237)
    • 32 – Matt Weerts – freshman (6'1, 223)
    • 34 – John Burton – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 205)
    • 35 – Rashie Hodge Jr. – Redshirt Graduate (5'11, 214)
    • 36 – RJ Edwards – freshman (6'2, 217)
    • 37 – Kevon Garcia – freshman (6'2, 240)
    • 38 – Dante Smith – Redshirt junior (5'10, 222)
    • 40 – Ammon Allen – freshman (6'3, 194)
    • 42 – DJ Fryar Jr. – freshman (6'2, 227)
    • 45 – Issaiah Johnson – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 245)
    • 46 – Victor Zayas – freshman (6'2, 220)
    • 47 – Rourke Freeburg – Redshirt senior (6'2, 220)
    • 48 – Jerry Roberts – Redshirt Graduate (6'2, 226)
    • 51 – Chandler Kelly – sophomore (6'2, 222)
    • 53 – Malik Reed – freshman (6'1, 225)

    Defensive backs

    • 2 – Isaiah Rutherford – CB – sophomore (6'1, 195)
    • 3 – Jaydin Young – S – freshman (6'0, 192)
    • 4 – Christian Roland-Wallace – CB – sophomore (6'0, 194)
    • 5 – Christian Young – S – senior (6'3, 217)
    • 7 – Rhedi Short – S – Redshirt senior (6'1, 196)
    • 9 – Gunner Maldonado – S – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
    • 13 – Isaiah Mays – CB – senior (6'1, 193)
    • 14 – Logan Kraut – S – freshman (6'2, 197)
    • 15 – McKenzie Barnes – CB – senior (6'2, 185)
    • 16 – Dalton Johnson – S – freshman (5'11, 187)
    • 19 – Adama Fall – CB – freshman (6'2, 200)
    • 20 – Treydan Stukes – CB – sophomore (6'1, 184)
    • 21 – Jaxen Turner – S – junior (6'0, 209)
    • 23 – Malik Hausman – CB – Redshirt senior (6'0, 187)
    • 25 – Javione Carr – CB – freshman (5'11, 182)
    • 27 – Jakelyn Morgan – CB – freshman (6'0, 170)
    • 28 – Isaiah Taylor – S – freshman (5'11, 196)
    • 30 – Anthony Gonzales – S – freshman (5'10, 183)
    • 31 – Trey Cartledge – S – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 170)
    • 39 – Jeffrey Robinson – CB – freshman (5'9, 178)

    Long snappers

    • 39 – Kameron Hawkins – sophomore (5'11, 211)
    • 64 – Seth Mackellar – junior (6'0, 220)

    Legend

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

    Source and player details:[6]

    Depth chart

    [edit]

    Starters and backups.

    True Freshman
    Double Position : *

    Depth Chart Source: 2021 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book

    Schedule

    [edit]

    Spring game

    [edit]

    The 2021 Wildcats spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 24, 2021. The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 23, 2021, will practice every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for five weeks.

    Date Time Spring Game Site Result Source
    April 24, 2021 12:07 p.m. Red vs Blue Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ Red 17–13

    Regular season

    [edit]

    The Wildcats' 2021 schedule consists of 4 home and 5 away games and 1 neutral site game for the regular season. Arizona's out of conference opponents represent the Big Sky, NCAA Division I FBS independent and Mountain West conferences. The Wildcats currently own the nations longest FBS losing streak at 14 games.

    The Wildcats are scheduled to play three non-conference games, against San Diego State from the (Mountain West) and Northern Arizona from the (Big Sky) at home and on the neutral against BYU (NCAA Division I FBS independent) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Wildcats are scheduled to host California, UCLA, Utah and Washington. They are scheduled to travel to Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, USC and arch-rival Arizona State for the 95th annual Territorial Cup. Arizona is not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents Oregon State, and Stanford for the 2021 Pac-12 regular season.

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
    September 47:30 p.m.vs. BYU*
  • Paradise, NV (Vegas Kickoff Classic)
  • ESPNL 16–2454,541
    September 117:00 p.m.San Diego State*
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NL 14–3839,097
    September 187:00 p.m.Northern Arizona*
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NL 19–2133,481
    September 257:30 p.m.at No. 3Oregon
  • Eugene, OR
  • ESPNL 19–4150,024
    October 97:30 p.m.UCLA
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • ESPNL 16–3443,258
    October 1612:30 p.m.atColorado
  • Boulder, CO
  • P12NL 0–3449,806
    October 227:30 p.m.Washington
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • ESPN2L 16–2130,880
    October 304:00 p.m.atUSC
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • ESPNUL 34–4152,435
    November 612:00 p.m.California
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NW 10–330,677
    November 1312:00 p.m.No. 24Utah
    • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
  • P12NL 29–3832,008
    November 197:00 p.m.atWashington State
  • Pullman, WA
  • P12NL 18–4422,541
    November 272:00 p.m.atArizona State
  • Tempe, AZ (rivalry)
  • P12NL 15–3852,305
    • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 2 released prior to game
  • All times are in Mountain time
  • [7]

    Game summaries

    [edit]

    vs BYU

    [edit]

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

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cougars 0 14 7324
    Wildcats 0 3 10316

    atAllegiant StadiumParadise, NV

    Game information
    First quarter
    • No scoring plays
    Second quarter
    • (9:17) BYU – Tyler Allgeier 15-yard run, kick failed (Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:58; BYU 6–0)
    • (2:06) BYU – Neil Pau'u 67-yard pass from Jaren Hall, Jaren Hall two-point pass to Lopini Katoa (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:26; BYU 14–0)
    • (0:13) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 28-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 1:47; BYU 14–3)
    Third quarter
    • (7:28) BYU – Neil Pau'u 6-yard pass from Jaren Hall, Justen Smith kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:48; BYU 21–3)
    • (3:12) ARIZ – Team safety (BYU 21–5)
    • (2:00) ARIZ – Brian Casteel 29-yard pass from Gunner Cruz, Gunner Cruz two-point pass to Brian Casteel (Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:05; BYU 21–13)
    Fourth quarter
    • (7:34) BYU – Justen Smith 40-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:08; BYU 24–13)
    • (0:49) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 37-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 2:35; BYU 24–16)
    Statistics BYU ARIZ
    First downs 18 27
    Total yards 369 426
    Rushing yards 33–162 35–81
    Passing yards 207 345
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–29–0 36–48–1
    Time of possession 28:11 31:07
    Team Category Player Statistics
    BYU Passing Jaren Hall 18/28, 198 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Tyler Allgeier 17 carries, 94 yards, TD
    Receiving Neil Pau'u 8 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
    Arizona Passing Gunner Cruz 34/45, 336 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Michael Wiley 15 carries, 64 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 12 receptions, 102 yards

    vs San Diego State

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    San Diego State Aztecs (1–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–1) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Aztecs 21 14 3038
    Wildcats 7 0 0714

    atArizona StadiumTucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (13:22) SDSU – Greg Bell 55-yard run, Matt Araiza kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; San Diego State 7–0)
    • (9:12) SDSU – Jordon Brookshire 3-yard run, Matt Araiza kick (Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 3:08; San Diego State 14–0)
    • (7:07) SDSU – Tyrell Shavers 27-yard punt return, Matt Araiza kick (San Diego State 21–0)
    • (5:50) ARIZ – Stanley Berryhill III 43-yard pass from Gunner Cruz, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:17; San Diego State 21–7)
    Second quarter
    • (12:29) SDSU – Daniel Bellinger 25-yard pass from Jordon Brookshire, Matt Araiza kick (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:35; San Diego State 28–7)
    • (1:52) SDSU – Ethan Dedeaux 40-yard pass from Jordon Brookshire, Matt Araiza kick (Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 0:55; San Diego State 35–7)
    Third quarter
    • (5:13) SDSU – Matt Araiza 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 6 yards, 3:22; San Diego State 38–7)
    Fourth quarter
    • (8:24) ARIZ – Tayvian Cunningham 7-yard pass from Will Plummer, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 2:52; San Diego State 38–14)
    Statistics SDSU ARIZ
    First downs 21 9
    Total yards 454 230
    Rushing yards 55–271 20–51
    Passing yards 183 179
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 10–15–0 18–36–1
    Time of possession 37:34 22:26
    Team Category Player Statistics
    San Diego State Passing Jordon Brookshire 10/14, 183 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Greg Bell 17 carries, 125 yards, TD
    Receiving Daniel Bellinger 3 receptions, 113 yards, TD
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 8/17, 109 yards, TD
    Rushing Stanley Berryhill III 2 carries, 26 yards
    Receiving Tayvian Cunningham 5 receptions, 81 yards, TD

    vs Northern Arizona

    [edit]

    Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–2) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Lumberjacks 0 7 7721
    Wildcats 10 3 0619

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (5:13) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:51; Arizona 3–0)
    • (2:05) ARIZ – Boobie Curry 49-yard pass from Will Plummer, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:01; Arizona 10–0)
    Second quarter
    • (13:05) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 24-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:10; Arizona 13–0)
    • (1:48) NAU – Brady Shough 28-yard interception return, Luis Aguilar kick (Arizona 13–7)
    Third quarter
    • (4:16) NAU – Kevin Daniels 12-yard run, Luis Aguilar kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:05; Northern Arizona 14–13)
    Fourth quarter
    • (7:53) NAU – Hendrix Johnson 9-yard pass from RJ Martinez, Luis Aguilar kick (Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:00; Northern Arizona 21–13)
    • (2:16) ARIZ – Boobie Curry 3-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, two-point pass failed (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 2:14; Northern Arizona 21–19)
    Statistics NAU ARIZ
    First downs 15 19
    Total yards 240 363
    Rushing yards 45–148 27–106
    Passing yards 92 257
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–20–2 25–41–2
    Time of possession 34:41 24:51
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Northern Arizona Passing RJ Martinez 11/16, 88 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Kevin Daniels 27 carries, 127 yards, TD
    Receiving Draycen Hall 4 receptions, 48 yards
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 19/34, 191 yards, TD, 2 INT
    Rushing Drake Anderson 12 carries, 72 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 11 receptions, 94 yards

    at No. 3 Oregon

    [edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (0–3) at No. 3 Oregon Ducks (3–0) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 7 3 9019
    #3 Ducks 17 7 01741

    atAutzen StadiumEugene, OR

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (14:28) ORE – Jaylon Redd 63-yard pass from Anthony Brown, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:02; Oregon 7–0)
    • (2:56) ORE – Camden Lewis 21-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 2:56; Oregon 10–0)
    • (14:28) ARIZ – Bryce Wolma 11-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 4:30; Oregon 10–7)
    • (1:57) ORE – CJ Verdell 11-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:59; Oregon 17–7)
    Second quarter
    • (5:09) ORE – Terrance Ferguson 9-yard pass from Anthony Brown, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:41; Oregon 24–7)
    • (2:56) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 28-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:30; Oregon 24–10)
    Third quarter
    • (3:12) ARIZ – Team safety (Oregon 24–12)
    • (1:57) ARIZ – Drake Anderson 1-yard run, Lucas Havrisik kick (Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 5:30; Oregon 24–19)
    Fourth quarter
    • (2:56) ORE – Camden Lewis 43-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 2:59; Oregon 27–19)
    • (10:02) ORE – Spencer Webb 18-yard pass from Anthony Brown, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:00; Oregon 34–19)
    • (1:48) ORE – Bennett Williams 68-yard interception return, Camden Lewis kick (Oregon 41–19)
    Statistics ARIZ ORE
    First downs 31 17
    Total yards 435 393
    Rushing yards 53–202 31–187
    Passing yards 233 206
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–35–5 10–24–0
    Time of possession 37:58 22:02
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Jordan McCloud 21/35, 233 yards, TD, 5 INT
    Rushing Drake Anderson 21 carries, 67 yards, TD
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 5 receptions, 75 yards
    Oregon Passing Anthony Brown 10/21, 206 yards, 3 TD
    Rushing Travis Dye 5 carries, 92 yards
    Receiving Jaylon Redd 1 reception, 63 yards, TD

    vs UCLA

    [edit]

    UCLA Bruins (3–2) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–4) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Bruins 7 7 101034
    Wildcats 3 10 3016

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:03) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 28-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 5:57; Arizona 3–0)
    • (3:48) UCLA – Greg Dulcich 3-yard pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:15; UCLA 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (14:18) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 46-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 47 yards, 4:30; UCLA 7–6)
    • (3:01) UCLA – Dorian Thompson-Robinson 2-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:00; UCLA 14–6)
    • (0:30) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 10-yard pass from Jamarye Joiner, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; UCLA 14–13)
    Third quarter
    • (13:17) UCLA – Nicholas Barr-Mira 23-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:33; UCLA 17–13)
    • (8:18) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 46-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 4:59; UCLA 17–16)
    • (4:06) UCLA – Dorian Thompson-Robinson 4-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:12; UCLA 24–16)
    Fourth quarter
    • (7:48) UCLA – Brittain Brown 48-yard run, Nicholas Barr-Mira kick (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:17; UCLA 31–16)
    • (1:43) UCLA – Nicholas Barr-Mira 43-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 35 yards, 5:24; UCLA 34–16)
    Statistics UCLA ARIZ
    First downs 22 27
    Total yards 411 362
    Rushing yards 47–329 42–122
    Passing yards 82 154
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 8–19–1 26–38–0
    Time of possession 29:37 30:23
    Team Category Player Statistics
    UCLA Passing Dorian Thompson-Robinson 8/19, 82 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Brittain Brown 12 carries, 146 yards, TD
    Receiving Greg Dulcich 3 receptions, 36 yards, TD
    Arizona Passing Jordan McCloud 21/30, 182 yards
    Rushing Drake Anderson 16 carries, 58 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 7 receptions, 59 yards

    at Colorado

    [edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (0–5) at Colorado Buffaloes (1–4) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 0 0 000
    Buffaloes 3 3 21734

    atFolsom FieldBoulder, CO

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (8:26) COLO – Cole Becker 19-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:22; Colorado 3–0)
    Second quarter
    • (7:14) COLO – Cole Becker 37-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 2:52; Colorado 6–0)
    Third quarter
    • (6:46) COLO – Trevor Woods 36-yard punt return, Cole Becker kick (Colorado 13–0)
    • (5:32) COLO – Carson Wells 50-yard interception return, Cole Becker kick (Colorado 20–0)
    • (1:42) COLO – Brenden Rice 62-yard pass from Brendon Lewis, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:15; Colorado 27–0)
    Fourth quarter
    • (4:08) COLO – Dimitri Stanley 11-yard pass from Brendon Lewis, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:45; Arizona 34–0)
    Statistics ARIZ COLO
    First downs 19 18
    Total yards 280 365
    Rushing yards 31–127 39–117
    Passing yards 153 248
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–39–2 12–19–0
    Time of possession 30:58 29:02
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Gunner Cruz 13/22, 82 yards, INT
    Rushing Jalen John 11 carries, 71 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 8 receptions, 48 yards
    Colorado Passing Brendon Lewis 12/19, 248 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Jarek Broussard 13 carries, 53 yards
    Receiving Brenden Rice 3 receptions, 111 yards, TD

    vs Washington

    [edit]

    Washington Huskies (2–4) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–6) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Huskies 0 0 71421
    Wildcats 3 10 3016

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (9:01) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:48; Washington 3–0)
    Second quarter
    • (8:16) ARIZ – Jamarye Joiner 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:40; Washington 41–20)
    • (2:23) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 50-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:49; Washington 6–3)
    Third quarter
    • (9:41) WASH – Terrell Bynum 16-yard pass from Dylan Morris, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:21; Washington 20–17)
    • (2:31) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 35-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 7:10; Washington 27–20)
    Fourth quarter
    • (11:39) WASH – Cameron Davis 9-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:19; Washington 41–20)
    • (6:44) WASH – Rome Odunze 8-yard pass from Dylan Morris, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:17; Washington 34–20)
    Statistics WASH ARIZ
    First downs 16 15
    Total yards 305 280
    Rushing yards 38–88 40–218
    Passing yards 217 62
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–22–0 13–21–2
    Time of possession 30:32 29:28
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Washington Passing Dylan Morris 13/21, 217 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Sean McGrew 17 carries, 43 yards
    Receiving Terrell Bynum 5 receptions, 143 yards, TD
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 13/20, 62 yards, 2 INT
    Rushing Stevie Rocker Jr. 8 carries, 87 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 6 receptions, 20 yards

    at USC

    [edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (0–7) at USC Trojans (3–4) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 7 7 71334
    Trojans 14 21 3341

    atLos Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (11:23) USC – Keaontay Ingram 3-yard run, Alex Stadthaus kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:37; USC 7–0)
    • (10:31) ARIZ – Tayvian Cunningham 73-yard pass from Jamarye Joiner, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:52; Tied 7–7)
    • (9:53) USC – Gary Bryant Jr. 62-yard pass from Kedon Slovis, Alex Stadthaus kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:38; USC 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (7:59) USC – Drake London 2-yard pass from Jaxon Dart, Alex Stadthaus kick (Drive: 15 plays, 96 yards, 4:32; USC 21–7)
    • (4:16) USC – Drake London 6-yard pass from Jaxon Dart, Alex Stadthaus kick (Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:45; USC 28–7)
    • (2:36) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 1-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:40; USC 28–14)
    • (0:32) USC – Gary Bryant Jr. 15-yard pass from Kedon Slovis, Alex Stadthaus kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:04; USC 35–14)
    Third quarter
    • (10:44) ARIZ – Anthony Pandy 37-yard interception return, Tyler Loop kick (USC 35–21)
    • (6:48) USC – Alex Stadthaus 23-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 3:51; USC 38–21)
    Fourth quarter
    • (12:50) ARIZ – Will Plummer 16-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:55; USC 38–28)
    • (6:04) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 25-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 2:55; USC 38–31)
    • (3:19) USC – Alex Stadthaus 40-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:45; USC 41–31)
    • (1:26) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 40-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 1:53; USC 41–34)
    Statistics ARIZ USC
    First downs 24 35
    Total yards 466 547
    Rushing yards 32–127 44–234
    Passing yards 339 313
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–39–0 27–39–1
    Time of possession 27:02 32:58
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 20/34, 264 yards
    Rushing Jalen John 9 carries, 35 yards
    Receiving Tayvian Cunningham 3 receptions, 116 yards, TD
    USC Passing Kedon Slovis 15/21, 204 yards, 2 TD, INT
    Rushing Keaontay Ingram 27 carries, 204 yards, TD
    Receiving Gary Bryant Jr. 3 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TD

    vs California

    [edit]

    California Golden Bears (3–5) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–8) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Golden Bears 0 0 303
    Wildcats 0 0 3710

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • No scoring plays
    Second quarter
    • No scoring plays
    Third quarter
    • (5:46) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 29-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 5:07; Arizona 3–0)
    • (2:09) CAL – Nick Lopez 34-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:37; Tied 3–3)
    Fourth quarter
    • (2:17) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 10-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:39; Arizona 10–3)
    Statistics CAL ARIZ
    First downs 9 21
    Total yards 122 331
    Rushing yards 24–28 52–202
    Passing yards 94 129
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–29–0 16–30–3
    Time of possession 24:11 35:10
    Team Category Player Statistics
    California Passing Ryan Glover 11/29, 94 yards
    Rushing Christopher Brooks 11 carries, 31 yards
    Receiving Kekoa Crawford 5 receptions, 56 yards
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 16/28, 129 yards, 2 INT
    Rushing Will Plummer 11 carries, 68 yards
    Receiving Dorian Singer 5 receptions, 46 yards

    vs No. 24 Utah

    [edit]

    No. 24 Utah Utes (6–3) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–8) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    #24 Utes 7 14 10738
    Wildcats 14 3 3929

    at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:05) UTAH – Cameron Rising 11-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:55; Utah 7–0)
    • (7:44) ARIZ – Will Plummer 43-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:21; Tied 7–7)
    • (1:41) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 6-yard pass from Will Plummer, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:03; Arizona 14–7)
    Second quarter
    • (14:55) UTAH – T.J. Pledger 15-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:46; Tied 14–14)
    • (1:24) ARIZ – Lucas Havrisik 57-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 2:46; Arizona 17–14)
    • (0:02) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 2-yard pass from Cameron Rising, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:22; Utah 21–17)
    Third quarter
    • (11:33) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 31-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 3:27; Utah 21–20)
    • (6:58) UTAH – Jadon Redding 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 4:35; Utah 24–20)
    • (2:57) UTAH – Dalton Kincaid 17-yard pass from Cameron Rising, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:32; Utah 31–20)
    Fourth quarter
    • (11:31) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 22-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 76 yards, 6:19; Utah 31–23)
    • (10:34) ARIZ – Rhedi Short 3-yard blocked punt return, two-point run failed (Utah 31–29)
    • (2:10) UTAH – T.J. Pledger 2-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:24; Utah 38–29)
    Statistics UTAH ARIZ
    First downs 26 16
    Total yards 174 102
    Rushing yards 44–174 30–102
    Passing yards 294 227
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–30–0 20–35–0
    Time of possession 33:51 26:09
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Utah Passing Cameron Rising 19/30, 294 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing T.J. Pledger 25 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Micah Bernard 3 receptions, 60 yards
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 19/34, 223 yards, TD
    Rushing Will Plummer 10 carries, 50 yards, TD
    Receiving Dorian Singer 5 receptions, 84 yards

    at Washington State

    [edit]

    Arizona Wildcats (1–9) at Washington State Cougars (5–5) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 0 7 3818
    Cougars 7 14 16744

    atMartin StadiumPullman, WA

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (7:11) WSU – Max Borghi 26-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:28; Washington State 7–0)
    Second quarter
    • (4:28) WSU – Travell Harris 8-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:13; Washington State 14–0)
    • (2:22) ARIZ – Boobie Curry 11-yard pass from Will Plummer, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 90 yards, 1:59; Washington State 14–7)
    • (1:26) WSU – Calvin Jackson Jr. 43-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:56; Washington State 21–7)
    Third quarter
    • (10:07) WSU – Max Borghi 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:36; Washington State 28–7)
    • (8:54) WSU – Team safety (Washington State 30–7)
    • (7:10) WSU – Travell Harris 31-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:40; Washington State 37–7)
    • (2:39) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 42-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 4:31; Washington State 37–10)
    Fourth quarter
    • (12:16) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 27-yard pass from Will Plummer, Will Plummer two-point pass to Dorian Singer (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:11; Washington State 37–18)
    • (8:37) WSU – Calvin Jackson Jr. 78-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 78 yards, 0:17; Washington State 44–18)
    Statistics ARIZ WSU
    First downs 18 18
    Total yards 374 482
    Rushing yards 30–168 36–223
    Passing yards 206 259
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–42–1 13–23–0
    Time of possession 31:35 28:25
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 23/42, 206 yards, 2 TD, INT
    Rushing Drake Anderson 8 carries, 92 yards
    Receiving Michael Wiley 8 receptions, 87 yards, TD
    Washington State Passing Jayden de Laura 13/23, 259 yards, 4 TD
    Rushing Max Borghi 16 carries, 139 yards, 2 TD
    Receiving Calvin Jackson Jr. 4 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TD

    at Arizona State

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    Arizona Wildcats (1–10) at Arizona State Sun Devils (7–4) – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Wildcats 3 6 6015
    Sun Devils 7 7 17738

    atSun Devil StadiumTempe, AZ

    Game information
    First quarter
    • (10:37) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 32-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:17; Arizona 3–0)
    • (6:14) ASU – Ricky Pearsall 14-yard pass from Jayden Daniels, Christian Zendejas kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:23; Arizona State 7–3)
    Second quarter
    • (14:55) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 26-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:19; Arizona State 7–6)
    • (12:12) ASU – Rachaad White 1-yard run, Christian Zendejas kick (Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:03; Arizona State 14–6)
    • (2:19) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 32-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 3:14; Arizona State 14–9)
    Third quarter
    • (13:07) ASU – Jayden Daniels 48-yard run, Christian Zendejas kick (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:46; Arizona State 21–9)
    • (9:35) ARIZ – Michael Wiley 5-yard pass from Will Plummer, two-point pass failed (Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:27; Arizona State 21–15)
    • (4:50) ASU – Ricky Pearsall 14-yard pass from Jayden Daniels, Jayden Daniels two-point pass to Curtis Hodges (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:38; Arizona State 29–15)
    • (1:44) ASU – Team safety (Arizona State 31–15)
    Fourth quarter
    • (9:49) ASU – Jack Jones 87-yard interception return, Christian Zendejas kick (Arizona State 38–15)
    Statistics ARIZ ASU
    First downs 22 16
    Total yards 396 314
    Rushing yards 34–50 37–228
    Passing yards 346 86
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int 28–39–1 10–14–0
    Time of possession 35:31 24:29
    Team Category Player Statistics
    Arizona Passing Will Plummer 28/38, 346 yards, TD, INT
    Rushing Jamarye Joiner 5 carries, 28 yards
    Receiving Stanley Berryhill III 10 receptions, 104 yards
    Arizona State Passing Jayden Daniels 10/14, 86 yards, 2 TD
    Rushing Rachaad White 21 carries, 98 yards, TD
    Receiving Ricky Pearsall 5 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD

    Statistics

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    Team statistics

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    Offense

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    Defense

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

    Special teams

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    Scoring

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    Scores by quarter (non-conference opponents)

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    1 2 3 4 Total
    All opponents 0 0 0 0 0
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

    Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents)

    [edit]
    1 2 3 4 Total
    Pac-12 opponents 0 0 0 0 0
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

    Scores by quarter (all opponents)

    [edit]
    1 2 3 4 Total
    All opponents 0 0 0 0 0
    Arizona 0 0 0 0 0

    Rankings

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    Ranking movements
    Legend: — = Not ranked
    Week
    PollPre123456789101112131415Final
    AP
    Coaches
    CFPNot releasedNot released

    After the season

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    Final statistics

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    Awards and honors

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    Weekly awards
    Player Position Date Ref.

    Conference

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    Conference awards
    Player Position Award Ref.

    National

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    Individual Awards
    Player Position Award Ref.

    All-Americans

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    Bowl games

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    All Star games

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    NFL draft

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    The NFL draft will be held at Allegiant StadiuminParadise, Nevada on April 28–30, 2022.

    Six Arizona Wildcats players who were picked in the 2022 NFL draft:

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Team
    Stanley Berryhill WR
    Leevel Tatum III DL
    Rashie Hodge Jr. LB
    Mohamed Diallo DL
    Trevon Mason DL
    Lucas Havrisik PK

    NFL draft combine

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    No members of the 2021 team were invited to participate in drills at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

    2022 NFL combine participants
    Name POS HT WT Arms Hands 40 Bench press Vert jump Broad jump 3-cone drill 20-yd shuttle 60-yd shuttle Ref

    † Top performer

    DNP = Did not participate

    Media affiliates

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    Radio

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    TV

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    References

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    1. ^ "2021 Doak Walker Award Candidates". www.smu.edu. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  • ^ "Rimington Trophy Press Release". July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  • ^ "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2021 Watch List". July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  • ^ "Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award announces 2021 Preseason Watch List" (PDF). August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  • ^ "2021 Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award Watch List". August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  • ^ "2021 Arizona Wildcats roster". ArizonaWildcats.com.
  • ^ "2021 Arizona Wildcats football schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved January 13, 2021.

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