Arizona Wildcats Depth Chart

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Big 121-1 (2026)#42 Recruiting65% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    91
    Noah FifitaRS SR
    Starter
  2. 7
    75
    Sawyer AndersonRS FR
  3. 16
    69
    Luke HaugoRS FR
RB
  1. 21
    89
    Ismail MahdiSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    82
    Kedrick ReescanoSR/TR
  3. 24
    71
    Quincy CraigRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 12
    89
    Tré SpiveyRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    74
    Brandon PhelpsRS SO
  3. 2
    62
    R.J. MosleyFR
WR-Z
  1. 11
    86
    Chris Hunter IIIRS SR
    Starter
  2. 17
    71
    Isaiah MizellSO
  3. 4
    61
    DJ JordanRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 5
    87
    Giovanni RichardsonSO
    Starter
  2. 84
    79
    Rodney Gallagher IIISR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 20
    62
    Caleb SmithFR
TE
  1. 14
    88
    Cole RuskRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 87
    75
    Tyler PowellRS SR
  3. 8
    62
    Shane KingRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 73
    81
    Matthew LadoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 55
    68
    Nathan HaleRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 59
    81
    Rhino Tapa'atoutaiRS JR
    Starter
  2. 62
    75
    Javian GooRS FR
C
  1. 58
    85
    Zach HenningRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    75
    Grayson StovallRS SR
RG
  1. 63
    74
    Alexander DoostRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    74
    Sione TohiRS FR
RT
  1. 71
    74
    Tristan BoundsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    74
    Jake GriffinRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 72
    69
    Louis AkpaRS FR

Next game kickoff time

Arizona Wildcats plays Northern Illinois at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBrent Brennansince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorSeth Doege
Defensive CoordinatorDanny Gonzales

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Northern Illinois · Sat, Sep 19 · 10:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Noah Fifita — starting quarterback for ArizonaHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Arizona
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #29 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 12.6

    85%

    Roster talent: 61st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #42 national

    6%

    Returning production: 65%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    15 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: C. Rusk (TE, 88, from Illinois)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach ArizonaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Arizona?

    Arizona Wildcats starting lineup

    Noah Fifita is the projected starting quarterback for Arizona as of September 16, 2026. Sawyer Anderson is listed second.

    Arizona also projects Ismail Mahdi at running back, Tré Spivey at wide receiver and Cole Rusk at tight end.

    The full Arizona Wildcats two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Noah Fifita · QBIsmail Mahdi · RBTré Spivey · WR-XCole Rusk · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Arizona's starting quarterback?
    Noah Fifita is the projected starting quarterback for Arizona as of September 16, 2026. Sawyer Anderson is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Arizona?
    Ismail Mahdi is the projected starter at running back for Arizona, with Kedrick Reescano listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Arizona?
    Tré Spivey is the projected starter at wide receiver for Arizona, with Brandon Phelps listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Arizona?
    Cole Rusk is the projected starter at tight end for Arizona, with Tyler Powell listed second.
    When was the Arizona Wildcats depth chart last updated?
    The Arizona Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Arizona's record last season?
    Arizona Wildcats finished 9-4 (6-3 in Big 12 play).
    When does Arizona Wildcats play next?
    Arizona Wildcats plays Northern Illinois at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

    Full Arizona roster

    Every player on the Arizona Wildcats depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Tré Spivey, Brandon Phelps, R.J. Mosley

    WR: Chris Hunter III, Isaiah Mizell, DJ Jordan

    WR: Giovanni Richardson, Rodney Gallagher III, Caleb Smith

    LT: Matthew Lado, Nathan Hale

    LG: Rhino Tapa'atoutai, Javian Goo

    C: Zach Henning, Grayson Stovall

    RG: Alexander Doost, Sione Tohi

    RT: Tristan Bounds, Jake Griffin, Louis Akpa

    TE: Cole Rusk, Tyler Powell, Shane King, Arthur Ban

    QB: Noah Fifita, Sawyer Anderson, Luke Haugo

    RB: Ismail Mahdi, Kedrick Reescano, Quincy Craig, Antwan Roberts Jr., Wesley Yarbrough

    Defense

    DE: Tre Smith, Prince Williams, Victory Johnson

    NT: Leroy Palu, Kaisi Lafitaga, Zac Siulepa

    DT: Mays Pese, Kevin Moorer Jr., Keytrin Harris

    DE: Dominic Lolesio, Julian Savaiinaea

    WLB: Chase Kennedy, Everett Roussaw Jr., Myron Robinson

    MLB: Taye Brown, Max Harris, Dash Fifita

    SLB: Cooper Blomstrom, Jabari Mann, Jabari Mann

    CB: Dwight Bootle II, Johno Price, Zuri Watson

    SS: Gavin Hunter, Lee Molette III

    FS: Malcolm Hartzog Jr., Daylen Austin, Johno Price

    CB: Jay'Vion Cole, Tyrese Boss, Swayde Griffin

    NB: Quinn Olson, Cam Chapa, Matai Tagoa'i

    Special Teams

    PT: Chase Ridley, Carter Schwartz

    PK: Michael Salgado-Medina, Ian French

    KO: Ian French

    LS: Drew Nicolson, Braxton Hart

    H: Carter Schwartz, Chase Ridley

    PR: Caleb Smith, Rodney Gallagher III, Giovanni Richardson

    KR: Caleb Smith, Quincy Craig, Giovanni Richardson, Kedrick Reescano