Arizona Wildcats
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Matchup
Big 129-4 (2025)#42 Recruiting65% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    91
    Noah FifitaRS SR
    Starter
  2. 7
    74
    Sawyer AndersonRS FR
  3. 16
    68
    Luke HaugoRS FR
RB
  1. 21
    88
    Ismail MahdiSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    81
    Kedrick ReescanoSR/TR
  3. 24
    70
    Quincy CraigRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 12
    88
    Tré SpiveyRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    70
    Jordan RossJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    67
    Brandon PhelpsRS SO
WR-Z
  1. 11
    85
    Chris HunterRS SR
    Starter
  2. 4
    66
    DJ JordanRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    61
    R.J. MosleyFR
SLOT
  1. 5
    86
    Giovanni RichardsonSO
    Starter
  2. 84
    78
    Rodney Gallagher IIISR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 17
    64
    Isaiah MizellSO
TE
  1. 14
    88
    Cole RuskRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 87
    74
    Tyler PowellRS SR
  3. 86
    73
    Arthur BanRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 73
    80
    Matthew LadoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 66
    74
    Jaxon GriffinRS FR
LG
  1. 59
    80
    Rhino Tapa'atoutaiRS JR
    Starter
  2. 77
    79
    Jake GriffinRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 62
    68
    Javian GooRS FR
C
  1. 58
    85
    Zach HenningRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    74
    Grayson StovallRS SR
  3. 54
    61
    Keona PeatRS JR/TR
RG
  1. 63
    73
    Alexander DoostRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 79
    67
    Isaac PerezSR/TR
RT
  1. 71
    73
    Tristan BoundsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    73
    Louis AkpaRS FR
  3. 55
    61
    Nathan HaleRS JR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #27 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 12.0 → 10.9 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 50th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #42 national

16%

Returning production: 65%

4%

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

Portal

19 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: L. Molette III (SS, 91, from UConn)

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

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Arizona?

Arizona Wildcats starting lineup

Noah Fifita is the projected starting quarterback for Arizona as of August 17, 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 August 17, 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 August 17, 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 Jordan Ross 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 August 17, 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).