2022 Arizona Wildcats football team
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Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
Record | 5–7 (3–6 Pac-12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Brennan Carroll (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Spread |
Defensive coordinator | Johnny Nansen (1st season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Home stadium | Arizona Stadium |
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No. 12 USC y | 8 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 Utah y$ | 7 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 8 Washington | 7 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 15 Oregon | 7 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 17 Oregon State | 6 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 21 UCLA | 6 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington State | 4 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 3 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California | 2 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona State† | 1 | – | 7 | 1 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stanford | 1 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 1 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Utah 47, USC 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2022 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Jedd Fisch, and played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. It was the Wildcats' 123rd season overall and 44th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference. The Wildcats finished 5–7 overall (3–6 in conference play) and failed to qualify for a bowl game.
Offseason
[edit]Position key
[edit]C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end[a] | |||
DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety | |||
G | Guard[b] | K | Kicker[c] | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker | |||
LS | Long snapper | MLB | Middle linebacker[d] | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | |||
OLB | Outside linebacker[a] | NT | Nose tackle | P | Punter | PR | Punt returner | |||
QB | Quarterback | RS | Return specialist | RB | Running back | S | Safety | |||
SS | Strong safety | TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver |
Team departures
[edit]Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 48 total players. 18 players graduated, while the other 28 entered the transfer portal.
Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes |
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Stanley Berryhill | #1 | WR | 5'11 | 190 | ![]() |
Tucson, AZ | Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Rashie Hodge Jr. | #35 | LB | 5'11 | 214 | Junior | Phoenix, AZ | Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Leevel Tatum III | #97 | DL | 6'1 | 284 | Senior | Fresno, CA | Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Mohamed Diallo | #26 | DL | 6'4 | 306 | ![]() |
Toronto, CAN | Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Trevon Mason | #90 | DL | 6'5 | 305 | Graduated Student | Arlington, TX | Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Lucas Havrisik | #43 | PK | 6'2 | 188 | Graduated Student | Riverside, CA | Graduated/Declared for 2022 NFL draft |
Christian Young | #5 | DB | 6'3 | 217 | Senior | Houston, TX | Graduated |
Anthony Pandy | #8 | LB | 6'1 | 228 | Graduated Student | Carson, CA | Graduated |
Luke Ashworth | #13 | QB | 6'2 | 208 | Senior | Phoenix, AZ | Graduated |
Thomas Reid III | #16 | WR | 6'3 | 221 | Graduated Student | Chesapeake, VA | Graduated |
Jacob Meeker-Hackett | #32 | PK | 6'0 | 215 | Graduated Student | Tucson, AZ | Graduated |
Donte Smith | #38 | LB | 5'10 | 222 | RS senior | Round Rock, TX | Graduated |
Clay Markoff | #44 | RB | 5'10 | 239 | Graduated Student | Olympia, WA | Graduated |
Josh McCauley | #50 | OL | 6'4 | 310 | Graduated Student | Mesa, AZ | Graduated |
Matthew Stefanski | #54 | OL | 6'4 | 324 | RS senior | Frankfort, MI | Graduated |
David Watson | #67 | OL | 6'5 | 290 | RS senior | Tucson, AZ | Graduated |
Donovan Laie | #78 | OL | 6'5 | 323 | Senior | Oceanside, CA | Graduated |
Connor Hutchings | #80 | TE | 6'5 | 230 | Graduated Student | Phoenix, AZ | Graduated |
Bryce Wolma | #81 | TE | 6'4 | 237 | Graduated Student | Saline, MI | Graduated |
Tristen D'Angelo | #84 | WR | 6'3 | 200 | RS senior | Anthem, AZ | Graduated |
Coaching staff departures
[edit]During the off-season, Arizona lost 2 position coaches and 1 support staff members. The two position coaches that departed the team were defensive coordinator Don Brown and linebackers coach Keith Dudzinski. Brown took an upgrade by becoming the 30th head coach to return at UMass, while Dudzinski was return to became the defensive coordinator at UMass. Furthermore, Brown and Dudzinski were the final 2 coaches that were under current head coach Jedd Fisch.
Name | Position | New Team | New Position |
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Don Brown | Defensive Coordinator | UMass | Head Coach |
Keith Dudzinski | Assistant coach, Linebackers & Co-Special Teams Coordinator | UMass | Defensive coordinator |
Ryan Partridge | Director of High School Scouting and Recruiting coordinator | UMass | Wide receivers coach |
Outgoing transfers
[edit]Twenty-four players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2021 season.
Name | No. | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | Year | New school | Sources |
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Boobie Curry | #2 | WR | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 211 pounds (96 kg) | ![]() |
Houston, TX | Transferred to Buffalo | |
BJ Casteel | #5 | WR | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 197 pounds (89 kg) | ![]() |
Pasadena, CA | Transferred to Nevada | |
Jaden Mitchell | #7 | WR | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 182 pounds (83 kg) | ![]() |
Las Vegas, NV | Transferred to Texas State | |
Rhedi Short | #7 | DB | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 196 pounds (89 kg) | ![]() |
Pasadena, CA | Transferred to Montana State | |
Tayvian Cunningham | #11 | WR | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 183 pounds (83 kg) | ![]() |
Vacaville, CA | TBD | |
Brayden Zermeno | #12 | QB | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 216 pounds (98 kg) | Freshman | Los Angeles, CA | Transferred to UConn | |
Jalen Johnson | #13 | WR | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 209 pounds (95 kg) | ![]() |
Corona, CA | TBD | |
Logan Kraut | #14 | DB | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 197 pounds (89 kg) | Freshman | Santa Rosa, CA | Transferred to UC Davis | |
McKenzie Barnes | #15 | CB | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 pounds (84 kg) | Junior | Fresno, CA | Transferred to Hawaii | |
Regen Terry | #17 | DL | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 284 pounds (129 kg) | ![]() |
Florence, AZ | Transferred to Boston College | |
Jabar Triplett | #17 | LB | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 229 pounds (104 kg) | ![]() |
Baton Rouge, LA | Transferred to Grambling State | |
Ma'Jon Wright | #18 | WR | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 218 pounds (99 kg) | Freshman | Fort Lauderdale, FL | TBD |
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Nick Moore | #18 | QB | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 182 pounds (83 kg) | Freshman | Newhall, CA | TBD | |
Darrius Smith | #20 | RB | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 187 pounds (85 kg) | ![]() |
Houston, TX | Transferred to Jacksonville State | |
Malik Hausman | #23 | DB | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 187 pounds (85 kg) | ![]() |
Las Vegas, NV | Transferred to Hawaii | |
Javione Carr | #25 | DB | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 182 pounds (83 kg) | Freshman | Arlington, TX | Transferred to Kansas State | |
Jakelyn Morgan | #27 | DB | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 170 pounds (77 kg) | Freshman | Tyler, TX | Transferred to Louisiana Tech | |
Jackson Bailey | #29 | LB | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 229 pounds (104 kg) | Freshman | DeSoto, TX | Transferred to Louisiana–Monroe | |
Thor Canales | #46 | LB | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 224 pounds (102 kg) | Freshman | Plano, TX | TBD | |
Rourke Freeburg | #47 | LB | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 pounds (100 kg) | ![]() |
Scottsdale, AZ | Transferred to Toledo | |
Lucas Eckardt | #51 | OL | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 220 pounds (100 kg) | Freshman | Spring Grove, IL | Transferred to Colorado | |
David Watson | #67 | OL | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 290 pounds (130 kg) | ![]() |
Tucson, AZ | Transferred to Adams State | |
Edgar Burrola | #72 | OL | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 305 pounds (138 kg) | ![]() |
Las Vegas, NV | TBD | |
Zach Williams | #82 | TE | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 pounds (107 kg) | ![]() |
Johns Creek, GA | TBD | |
Colby Powers | #83 | TE | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 pounds (100 kg) | Freshman | Spring, TX | Transferred to Tulsa | |
Stacey Marshall Jr. | #87 | TE | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 262 pounds (119 kg) | Senior | Montgomery, AL | Transferred to Marshall | |
Alex Navarro-Silva | #91 | DL | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 280 pounds (130 kg) | Sophomore | Chino, CA | TBD | |
Myles Tapusoa | #99 | DT | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 345 pounds (156 kg) | Senior | Rose Park, UT | TBD |
† Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2022 season.
Acquisitions
[edit]Incoming transfers
[edit]Over the off-season, Arizona added nine players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the 27th ranked transfer class in the country.[1] The first transfer was quarterback Jayden de Laura. de Laura transferred from Washington State. On the offensive side, Arizona also added Florida State running back D.J. Williams, UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing and New Mexico offensive lineman Jack Buford. However, Arizona only took 5 defensive transfers in UCLA defensive back DJ Warnell and UCLA defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea, Michigan linebacker Anthony Solomon, USC Trojans linebacker Hunter Echols and Utah linebacker Jeremy Mercier.
Name | No. | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Previous school | Sources |
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Jacob Cowing | #6 | WR | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 pounds (77 kg) | Sophomore | Maricopa, AZ | UTEP | [2] |
Jayden de Laura | #7 | QB | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 pounds (86 kg) | Sophomore | Honolulu, HI | Washington State | |
Anthony Solomon | #10 | LB | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 215 pounds (98 kg) | Junior | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Michigan | |
DJ Warnell | #14 | DB | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 201 pounds (91 kg) | Sophomore | La Marque, TX | UCLA | |
Jeremy Mercier | #20 | LB | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 pounds (107 kg) | Junior | Chandler, AZ | Utah | |
Hunter Echols | #31 | LB | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 245 pounds (111 kg) | ![]() |
Los Angeles, CA | USC | |
D.J. Williams | #37 | RB | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 210 pounds (95 kg) | ![]() |
Lake Placid, FL | Florida State | |
Anthony Ward | #57 | LB | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 225 pounds (102 kg) | Freshman | Ontario, CA | Washington | |
Jack Buford | #59 | OT | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 310 pounds (140 kg) | Sophomore | St. Louis, MO | New Mexico | |
Tanner McLachlan | #84 | TE | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 255 pounds (116 kg) | Sophomore | Lethbridge, AB | Southern Utah | |
Tiaoalii Savea | #98 | DL | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 275 pounds (125 kg) | Freshman | Las Vegas, NV | UCLA |
2022 recruiting class
[edit]Arizona signed 25 players in the class of 2022. The Wildcats' recruiting class ranks 19th in the nation for 247Sports and 22nd in Rivals rankings. Four signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed walk-ons during national signing day period.
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Tetairoa McMillan WR |
Waimanalo, HI | Servite High School (CA) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Dec 17, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Rayshon Luke RB |
Bellflower, CA | St. John Bosco High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Jan 8, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Keyan Burnett TE |
Anaheim, CA | Servite High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Aug 1, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Ephesians Prysock S |
Mission Hills, CA | Bishop Alemany High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Dec 15, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Sterling Lane LB |
Westlake Village, CA | Oaks Christian School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Aug 20, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Kevin Green Jr. WR |
Mission Hills, CA | Bishop Alemany High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Dec 11, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Tyler Martin LB |
Cambridge, MA | Buckingham Browne & Nichols School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Sep 16, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Grayson Stovall OG |
Chandler, AZ | Hamilton High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Jan 21, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Russell Davis II DE |
Chandler, AZ | Hamilton High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 3, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jonah Coleman RB |
Stockton, CA | Lincoln High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Mar 1, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Tacario Davis CB |
Long Beach, CA | Millikan High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 21, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
A.J. Jones WR |
Ontario, CA | Colony High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Jul 5, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine ATH |
Miami, FL | Miami Palmetto Senior High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Dec 15, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Noah Fifita QB |
Anaheim, CA | Servite High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Apr 5, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Isaiah Johnson DT |
Chandler, AZ | Chandler High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Jul 13, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jacob Manu LB |
Anaheim, CA | Servite High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Oct 10, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jermaine Wiggins Jr. DE |
Boxford, MA | Bridgton Academy | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Mar 19, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jonah Savaiinaea OG |
Honolulu, HI | Saint Louis School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | Jun 22, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Taitai Uiagelelei DE |
Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Dec 15, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Tyler Powell TE |
Phoenix, AZ | Brophy Prep | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Aug 13, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Jacob Reece OG |
Salt Lake City, UT | Brighton High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Dec 7, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Wendell Moe OL |
Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Poly High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | Apr 30, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:![]() | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: #22 247Sports: #19 ESPN: #24 | ||||||
Sources:
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*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89, two stars= .79–.70, no stars= <70)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, McMillan received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2022 season.
2022 overall class rankings
Website | National rank | Conference rank | 5 star recruits | 4 star recruits | 3 star recruits | 2 star recruits | 1 star recruits | No star ranking |
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ESPN [3] | #24 | #2 | - | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On3 Recruits [4] | #27 | #2 | - | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rivals [5] | #19 | #1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
247 Sports [6] | #21 | #2 | - | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Walk-ons
[edit]Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | High school |
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Joe Borjon | OL | 6'8 | 330 | La Puente, CA | Mt. San Antonio College (JC) |
Jax Stam | DB | 5'11 | 195 | Peoria, AZ | Liberty High School |
Jacob Rich Kongaika | DL | 6'2 | 280 | Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School |
Cole Tannebaum | QB | 6'4 | 200 | Brentwood, CA | Oaks Christian School |
John Hart | TE | 6'4 | 232 | Peoria, AZ | Sunrise Mountain High School |
Rex Haynes | WR | 6'4 | 195 | San Diego, CA | Cathedral Catholic High School |
Matthew Moore | WR | 6'3 | 203 | Pomona, CA | Carlsbad High School (California) |
Sam Graci-Glazer | WR | 6'3 | 160 | Tampa, FL | IMG Academy |
Gavin Smith | WR | 5'11 | 180 | Scottsdale, AZ | Notre Dame Prep |
Jake George | WR | 6'3 | 190 | Whittier, CA | La Serna High School |
Javier Perkins | OL | 6'4 | 295 | Wauwatosa, WI | Wauwatosa West High School |
Devin Dunn | CB | 5'11 | 195 | Chandler, AZ | Chandler High School |
Brandon Craddock | LB | 6'0 | 218 | Phoenix, AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
Will Uhrich | S | 6'1 | 195 | Burlingame, CA | Burlingame High School |
Jordan Forbes | P | 6'1 | 205 | Mesa, AZ | Desert Ridge High School |
2023 recruiting class
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Brayden Dorman QB |
Colorado Springs, CO | Vista Ridge High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Feb 22, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Carlos Wilson WR |
Sacramento, CA | Inderkum High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Raymond Pulido OL |
Apple Valley, CA | Apple Valley High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 325 lb (147 kg) | Aug 13, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Brandon Johnson RB |
Palmdale, CA | Highland High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jun 14, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Malachi Riley WR |
Corona, CA | Centennial High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Dec 16, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Rhino Tapaatoutai OT |
Mission Hills, CA | Bishop Alemany High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Apr 18, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Taye Brown LB |
Chandler, AZ | Hamilton High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Nov 26, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Emmanuel Karnley CB |
Pittsburg, CA | Pittsburg High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 16, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Arian Parish S |
Katy, TX | Katy High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jun 10, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Canyon Moses CB |
Midland, TX | Midland High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 1, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Elijha Payne OT |
Las Vegas, NV | Desert Pines High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 286 lb (130 kg) | Jul 13, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() | ||||||
Justin Johnson S |
Inglewood, CA | Inglewood High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Apr 5, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Tylen Gonzalez DE |
Carlsbad, NM | Carlsbad High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Jun 5, 2022 | |
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Nicholas Gonzalez DE |
San Pedro, CA | San Pedro High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Nov 9, 2022 | |
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Dorian Thomas TE |
Kent, WA | Kentridge High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
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Tristan Davis DE |
Lake Oswego, OR | Lake Oswego High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Aug 2, 2022 | |
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Gavin Hunter ATH |
Mililani, HI | Mililani High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 8, 2022 | |
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Jackson Holman TE |
Mission Viejo, CA | Mission Viejo High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jul 2, 2022 | |
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Julien Savaiinaea DE |
Honolulu, HI | Saint Louis School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Jun 15, 2022 | |
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Dominic Lolesio DE |
Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Polytechnic High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Jun 8, 2022 | |
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Genesis Smith S |
Chandler, AZ | Hamilton High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 27, 2022 | |
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Kamuela Kaaihue LB |
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2023 overall class rankings
Website | National rank | Conference rank | 5 star recruits | 4 star recruits | 3 star recruits | 2 star recruits | 1 star recruits | No star ranking |
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ESPN [7] | -- | -- | - | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On3 Recruits [8] | #56 | #6 | - | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rivals [9] | #36 | #4 | -- | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
247 Sports [10] | #36 | #4 | - | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coaching staff additions
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Johnny Nansen | Defensive line coach (UCLA) | Defensive coordinator (Arizona) |
Jason Kaufusi | Assistant coach, Outside linebackers (UCLA) | Outside linebackers/Defensive ends (Arizona) |
Jordan Paopao | Tight ends (UNLV) | Special teams coordinator/Tight ends (Arizona) |
Returning starters
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Preseason
[edit]Spring game
[edit]The 2022 Wildcats spring game is tentatively scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona on April 9, 2022. The Wildcats were scheduled to hold spring practices on March 2 to April 7, 2022.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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ARZ Red | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
ARZ Blue | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Award watch lists
[edit]Listed in the order that they were released
Award | Player | Position | Year | Ref |
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Lott Trophy | Kyon Barrs | DL | Jr. | [11] |
Maxwell Award | Jacob Cowing | WR | [12] | |
Biletnikoff Award | Dorian Singer | So. | [13] [14] | |
Lou Groza Award | Tyler Loop | PK | [15] | |
Ray Guy Award | Kyle Ostendorp | P | Jr. | [16] |
Wuerffel Trophy | Jordan Morgan | OL | [17] | |
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award | Jonah Savaiinaea | Fr. | [18] | |
Tetairoa McMillan | WR | |||
Tiaoalii Savea | DL | So. | ||
Manning Award | Jayden de Laura | QB | [19] |
Pac-12 Media Day
[edit]The Pac-12 Media Day was held on July 29, 2022 at the Novo Theater, LA Live (Pac-12 Network) with Jedd Fisch (HC), Jacob Cowing (WR) and Christian Young (DB).[20] The preseason polls will be released on July 28, 2022. Arizona was picked to finish 11th in the annual Pac-12 football media poll released by the league Thursday.[21]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Utah | 384 (26) |
2 | Oregon | 345 (2) |
3 | USC | 341 (5) |
4 | UCLA | 289 |
5 | Oregon State | 246 |
6 | Washington | 212 |
7 | Washington State | 177 |
8 | Stanford | 159 |
9 | California | 154 |
10 | Arizona State | 123 |
11 | Arizona | 86 |
12 | Colorado | 58 |
Preseason All-Pac-12 and All-American honors
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PK | Kyle Ostendorp | Senior | Arizona |
Second team
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WR | Jacob Cowing | Senior | Arizona |
Defense | |||
DL | Kyon Barrs | Senior | Arizona |
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Kyle Ostendorp | P (#19) | 2nd team [23] | 2nd team [24] | 2nd team [25] | 2nd team [26] | 2nd team [27] | Unanimous |
Roster
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[edit]Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 12:30 p.m. | at San Diego State* | CBS | W 38–20 | 34,046 | |
September 10 | 8:00 p.m. | Mississippi State* | FS1 | L 17–39 | 46,275 | |
September 17 | 8:00 p.m. | No. 1 (FCS) North Dakota State* |
| FS1 | W 31–28 | 41,211 |
September 24 | 2:30 p.m. | at California | P12N | L 31–49 | 37,216 | |
October 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Colorado |
| P12N | W 43–20 | 36,591 |
October 8 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 12 Oregon |
| P12N | L 22–49 | 50,800 |
October 15 | 2:30 p.m. | at Washington | P12N | L 39–49 | 63,189 | |
October 29 | 4:00 p.m. | No. 10 USC![]() |
| P12N | L 37–45 | 44,006 |
November 5 | 4:30 p.m. | at No. 14 Utah | P12N | L 20–45 | 51,919 | |
November 12 | 8:30 p.m. | at No. 12 UCLA | FOX | W 34–28 | 44,430 | |
November 19 | 12:00 p.m. | Washington State |
| P12N | L 20–31 | 40,717 |
November 25 | 1:00 p.m. | Arizona State |
| FS1 | W 38–35 | 49,865 |
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Game summaries
[edit]at San Diego State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
Aztecs | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
at Snapdragon Stadium • San Diego, CA
- Date: September 3, 2022
- Game time: 12:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 100 °F (38 °C)
- Game attendance: 34,046
- Referee: Francisco Villar
- TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jenny Dell (sideline)
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Statistics | ARIZ | SDSU |
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First downs | 25 | 14 |
Total yards | 461 | 232 |
Rushes/yards | 39–162 | 42–170 |
Passing yards | 299 | 62 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 22–35–1 | 7–16–1 |
Time of possession | 32:37 | 27:23 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 22/35, 299 yards, 4 TD, INT |
Rushing | D. J. Williams | 14 carries, 88 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Jacob Cowing | 8 receptions, 152 yards, 3 TD | |
San Diego State | Passing | Braxton Burmeister | 5/10, 51 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Cam Davis | 8 carries, 39 yards | |
Receiving | Kenan Christon | 2 receptions, 19 yards |
vs Mississippi State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bulldogs | 15 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 39 |
Wildcats | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: September 10, 2022
- Game time: 8:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 84 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 46,275
- Referee: Kyle Olson
- TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
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Statistics | MSST | ARIZ |
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First downs | 27 | 19 |
Total yards | 426 | 316 |
Rushes/yards | 24–106 | 22–40 |
Passing yards | 320 | 276 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 40–49–1 | 27–54–3 |
Time of possession | 36:57 | 23:03 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | Will Rogers | 39/48, 313 yards, 4 TD, INT |
Rushing | Dillon Johnson | 11 carries, 60 yards | |
Receiving | RaRa Thomas | 5 receptions, 63 yards | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 23/45, 220 yards, TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 6 carries, 49 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Tetairoa McMillan | 4 receptions, 69 yards |
vs North Dakota State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bison | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Wildcats | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: September 17, 2022
- Game time: 8:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Clear, 86 °F (30 °C)
- Game attendance: 41,211
- Referee: Mike McCabe
- TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)
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Statistics | NDSU | ARIZ |
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First downs | 21 | 23 |
Total yards | 407 | 394 |
Rushes/yards | 45–283 | 36–165 |
Passing yards | 124 | 229 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 10–12–0 | 20–28–0 |
Time of possession | 31:18 | 28:42 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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North Dakota State | Passing | Cam Miller | 10/12, 124 yards, TD |
Rushing | Hunter Luepke | 18 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Hunter Luepke | 3 receptions, 65 yards, TD | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 20/28, 229 yards, TD |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 9 carries, 51 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Dorian Singer | 6 receptions, 88 yards |
at California
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Golden Bears | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
at California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley, CA
- Date: September 24, 2022
- Game time: 2:37 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 37,216
- Referee: Mark Duddy
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
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Statistics | ARIZ | CAL |
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First downs | 31 | 27 |
Total yards | 536 | 599 |
Rushes/yards | 26–135 | 38–354 |
Passing yards | 401 | 245 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 27–45–2 | 18–28–0 |
Time of possession | 26:46 | 33:14 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 27/45, 402 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 14 carries, 79 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Jacob Cowing | 7 receptions, 133 yards, TD | |
California | Passing | Jack Plummer | 18/28, 245 yards, 3 TD |
Rushing | Jaydn Ott | 19 carries, 274 yards, 3 TD | |
Receiving | Jeremiah Hunter | 5 receptions, 82 yards |
vs Colorado
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Buffaloes | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Wildcats | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 43 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: October 1, 2022
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 81 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 36,591
- Referee: Steven Strimling
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
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Statistics | COL | ARIZ |
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First downs | 19 | 36 |
Total yards | 340 | 673 |
Rushes/yards | 31–154 | 34–178 |
Passing yards | 186 | 495 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 14–30–0 | 34–49–0 |
Time of possession | 24:43 | 35:17 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Colorado | Passing | Owen McCown | 14/30, 186 yards, TD |
Rushing | Anthony Hankerson | 12 carries, 68 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Jordyn Tyson | 1 reception, 42 yards | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 33/46, 484 yards, 6 TD |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 16 carries, 77 yards | |
Receiving | Jacob Cowing | 12 receptions, 180 yards, TD |
vs No. 12 Oregon
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 12 Ducks | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 49 |
Wildcats | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: October 8, 2022
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 50,800
- Referee: Chris Coyte
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
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Statistics | ORE | ARIZ |
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First downs | 29 | 23 |
Total yards | 580 | 356 |
Rushes/yards | 41–306 | 25–115 |
Passing yards | 274 | 241 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 23–29–0 | 24–42–1 |
Time of possession | 33:19 | 26:41 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Oregon | Passing | Bo Nix | 20/25, 265 yards |
Rushing | Noah Whittington | 6 carries, 92 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Chase Cota | 3 receptions, 60 yards | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 24/42, 241 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Jonah Coleman | 9 carries, 74 yards | |
Receiving | Jacob Cowing | 6 receptions, 77 yards |
at Washington
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 39 |
Huskies | 7 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
at Husky Stadium • Seattle, WA
- Date: October 15, 2022
- Game time: 2:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 63,189
- Referee: Francisco Villar
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
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Statistics | ARIZ | WASH |
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First downs | 31 | 31 |
Total yards | 526 | 595 |
Rushes/yards | 33–126 | 29–79 |
Passing yards | 400 | 516 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 25–35–0 | 36–44–0 |
Time of possession | 28:45 | 31:15 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 25/34, 400 yards, 4 TD |
Rushing | Jonah Coleman | 14 carries, 53 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Tetairoa McMillan | 7 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD | |
Washington | Passing | Michael Penix Jr. | 36/44, 516 yards, 4 TD |
Rushing | Cameron Davis | 8 carries, 41 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Rome Odunze | 9 receptions, 169 yards, 2 TD |
vs No. 10 USC
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 10 Trojans | 10 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
Wildcats | 10 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 37 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: October 29, 2022
- Game time: 4:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 79 °F (26 °C)
- Game attendance: 44,006
- Referee: Michael Mothershed
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (sideline)
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Statistics | USC | ARIZ |
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First downs | 26 | 28 |
Total yards | 621 | 543 |
Rushes/yards | 32–210 | 26–163 |
Passing yards | 411 | 380 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 31–45–0 | 26–43–1 |
Time of possession | 30:51 | 29:09 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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USC | Passing | Caleb Williams | 31/45, 411 yards, 5 TD |
Rushing | Travis Dye | 20 carries, 113 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Tahj Washington | 7 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TD | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 26/43, 380 yards, 3 TD, INT |
Rushing | Jayden de Laura | 8 carries, 54 yards | |
Receiving | Dorian Singer | 7 receptions, 141 yards, 3 TD |
at No. 14 Utah
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
No. 14 Utes | 14 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 45 |
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: November 5, 2022
- Game time: 5:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 46 °F (8 °C)
- Game attendance: 51,919
- Referee: Mike McCabe
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)
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Statistics | ARIZ | UTAH |
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First downs | 14 | 27 |
Total yards | 387 | 457 |
Rushes/yards | 25–156 | 55–306 |
Passing yards | 231 | 151 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 15–30–0 | 13–25–0 |
Time of possession | 22:01 | 37:59 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 10/20, 159 yards |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 6 carries, 64 yards | |
Receiving | Tetairoa McMillan | 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD | |
Utah | Passing | Cameron Rising | 13/25, 151 yards, TD |
Rushing | Ja'Quinden Jackson | 13 carries, 97 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Devaughn Vele | 5 receptions, 57 yards |
at No. 12 UCLA
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 14 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 34 |
No. 12 Bruins | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA
- Date: November 12, 2022
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Clear, 58 °F (14 °C)
- Game attendance: 44,430
- Referee: Matthew Richards
- TV announcers (FOX): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
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Statistics | ARIZ | UCLA |
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First downs | 22 | 26 |
Total yards | 436 | 465 |
Rushes/yards | 36–124 | 37–220 |
Passing yards | 312 | 245 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 23–29–0 | 26–39–0 |
Time of possession | 34:20 | 25:40 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 22/28, 315 yards, 2 TD, |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 21 carries, 97 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Jacob Cowing | 9 receptions, 118 yards | |
UCLA | Passing | Dorian Thompson-Robinson | 26/39, 245 yards, TD |
Rushing | Zach Charbonnet | 24 carries, 181 yards, 3 TD | |
Receiving | Hudson Habermehl | 3 receptions, 64 yards, TD |
vs Washington State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cougars | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Wildcats | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: November 19, 2022
- Game time: 11:00 a.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 40,717
- Referee: Francisco Villar
- TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)
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Statistics | WSU | ARIZ |
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First downs | 22 | 19 |
Total yards | 354 | 441 |
Rushes/yards | 37–161 | 22–84 |
Passing yards | 193 | 357 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 25–36–0 | 28–46–4 |
Time of possession | 33:00 | 27:00 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Washington State | Passing | Cameron Ward | 25/36, 193 yards, TD |
Rushing | Cameron Ward | 8 carries, 59 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Donovan Ollie | 3 receptions, 53 yards | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 28/46, 357 yards, TD, 4 INT |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 7 carries, 50 yards | |
Receiving | Dorian Singer | 9 receptions, 176 yards, TD |
vs Arizona State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Sun Devils | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Wildcats | 7 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 38 |
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
- Date: November 25, 2022
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C)
- Game attendance: 49,865
- Referee: Steve Strimling
- TV announcers (FS1): Adam Alexander (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst)
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Statistics | ASU | ARIZ |
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First downs | 39 | 18 |
Total yards | 537 | 480 |
Rushes/yards | 38–161 | 28–280 |
Passing yards | 376 | 200 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 37–49–1 | 12–23–1 |
Time of possession | 37:39 | 22:21 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arizona State | Passing | Trenton Bourguet | 37/49, 376 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Xazavian Valladay | 24 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Giovanni Sanders | 8 receptions, 120 yards, TD | |
Arizona | Passing | Jayden de Laura | 12/23, 200 yards, INT |
Rushing | Michael Wiley | 12 carries, 214 yards, 3 TD | |
Receiving | Dorian Singer | 3 receptions, 91 yards |
Awards and honors
[edit]Date | Player | Position | Award | Ref. |
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Week 1 | Jayden de Laura | QB | Offensive Player of the Week | [29] |
Jalen Harris | DE | Defensive linemen of the Week | ||
Week 3 | Hunter Echols | DL | Defensive lineman Player of the Week | [30] |
Week 5 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Freshman Player of the Week | [31] |
Week 7 | [32] | |||
Week 11 | Jacob Manu | LB | [33] |
Sources: [34]
Date | Player | Position | Award |
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November 14 | Jayden de Laura | QB | Maxwell Award Player of the Week |
November 14 | Michael Wiley | RB | Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honorable mention |
All-Pac 12
[edit]Player | Position | 1st/2nd team |
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Dorian Singer | WR | 2nd |
Jacob Cowing | WR | HM |
Jayden de Laura | QB | HM |
Michael Wiley | RB | HM |
Tyler Loop | K | HM |
Jordan Morgan | OL | HM |
Jonah Savaiinaea | OL | HM |
HM = Honorable mention. Source: |
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