Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images By the time the 2024 season ended, Arizona’s defense was being held together by duct tape. Because of all the injuries that piled up, only three Wildcats started every game on that side of the ball. While one of those—cornerback Tacario Davis—could be headed to the NFL, another has decided to see what options he … [Read more...] about Arizona defensive lineman Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei enters NCAA transfer portal
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Arizona setter Avery Scoggins named AVCA Pacific Region Freshman of the Year
Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics Jaelyn Hodge and Jordan Wilson are AVCA All-Region honorable mention Arizona setter Avery Scoggins didn’t earn Rookie of the Year honors in the Big 12. She wasn’t even a unanimous selection for the conference all-rookie team. The AVCA thinks she’s the best freshman playing volleyball in the Pacific region, though. … [Read more...] about Arizona setter Avery Scoggins named AVCA Pacific Region Freshman of the Year
Arizona safety Gunner Maldonado enters NCAA transfer portal
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Losing all three captains to season-ending injuries decimated Arizona’s defense during in 2024. And now it looks like at least two of those defensive leaders won’t be back for 2025. Safety Gunner Maldonado has entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing with him one year of eligibility after he was limited to four … [Read more...] about Arizona safety Gunner Maldonado enters NCAA transfer portal
Arizona gets commitment from Texas prep defensive lineman Porter Patton
247Sports The Early Signing Period has come and gone for high school prospects, the next opportunity to sign with a college coming in February. And Arizona has someone in line to join the 2025 recruiting class at that point. The Wildcats have received a commitment from Porter Patton, a defensive lineman from Austin, Texas: Thank you @ArizonaFBall! … [Read more...] about Arizona gets commitment from Texas prep defensive lineman Porter Patton
After failing with Arizona team he was given, Brent Brennan must prove he can succeed with roster he builds
Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Arizona’s hire of Brent Brennan made sense, given the time constraints the program was dealing with when Jedd Fisch bolted for Washington. A reasonably-successful coach at his previous stop, Brennan had nearly gotten the job before Fisch was hired and desperately wanted the Arizona gig. With a pair of transfer portals to contend with … [Read more...] about After failing with Arizona team he was given, Brent Brennan must prove he can succeed with roster he builds