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American college football season
The 2024 Arizona Wildcats football team will represent the University of Arizona in the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season . They play at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona . The season will be the Wildcats first year in the Big 12. It will be the first year under new coach TBD .
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch was hired by Washington.
Offseason
^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)
Coaching staff changes
Team departures
Over the course of the off-season, Arizona lost 29 total players. 6 players graduated, 9 declared for the NFL Draft, while the other 14 entered the transfer portal.
2024 Arizona offseason departures
Name
Pos.
Height/Weight
Hometown
Year
Reason
D.J. Williams
RB
6'0, 225
Lake Placid, FL
Graduated Student
Graduated
Martell Irby
DB
5'9, 200
San Diego, CA
Senior
Graduated
Kyle Ostendorp
P
6’2, 215
Phoenix, AZ
Redshirt Graduated
Jeremy Mercier
LB
6’3, 245
Chandler, AZ
Senior
Graduated
Sam Langi
OL
6’5, 320
San Francisco, CA
Senior
Graduated
Seth MacKellar
LS
6’0, 235
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Senior
Graduated
Entered NFL draft
Player
Position
Taylor Upshaw
LB
Tyler Manoa
DL
Sio Nofoagatoto'a
DL
Tanner McLachlan
TE
Jordan Morgan OL
Jacob Cowing WR
Dylan Wyatt
CB
Michael Wiley
RB
Nazar Bombata
RB
Transfer portal
Sixteen Arizona players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2023 season. Over the off-season, Arizona added four players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Arizona had the No. 41 ranked transfer class in the country.[ 1]
Departing transfers
Name
Pos.
Height/Weight
Year
Hometown
New school
Sources
Isaiah Taylor
DB
5'11, 200
Sophomore
Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami
Jason Harris
DL
6'7, 240
Redshirt Gilbert, AZ Marshall
Jayden de Laura QB
6'0, 205
Junior
Honolulu, HI Texas State
Daniel Heimuli
LB
6'0, 225
Junior
East Palo Alto, CA
Charles Yates Jr.
DB
5'11, 200
Junior
Mobile, AL Old Dominion
Stevie Rocker Jr.
RB
6'0, 215
Redshirt Tucson, AZ
Montana
Canyon Moses
DB
5'11, 195
Freshman
Midland, TX Northern Arizona
Cruz Rushing
DB
6'0, 194
Junior
Tucson, AZ
Ammon Allen
LB
6'3, 220
Junior
Gilbert, AZ Northern Arizona
Orin Patu
DL
6'4, 245
Senior
Seattle, WA Bethune-Cookman
Jacob Kongaika
DL
6'2, 300
Sophomore
Rowland Heights, CA Arizona State
Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2024 season.
Recruiting class
Arizona signed 23 players in the class of 2023. The Wildcats' was ranked fifty-six by 247Sports and ranked forty-six by Rivals.com rankings. Two Arizona signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Arizona also signed walk-ons during national signing period.
College recruiting information
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Demond Williams Jr. Quarterback
Chandler, AZ
Basha High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Jul 31, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Jordan Whittington Running back
Long Beach, CA
Jordan High School
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Jan 12, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Dylan Tapley Tight end
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert Mountain High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Nov 11, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Rahshawn Clark Athlete
Federal Way, WA
Federal Way High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Dec 18, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Michael Watkins Offensive lineman
Glendale,AZ
Apollo High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
285 lb (129 kg)
Jun 19, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Turran Williams Safety
Pasadena, CA
John Muir High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Jul 3, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Edukwa Okundaye Defensive end
Katy, TX
Obra D. Tompkins High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Jun 13, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Brandon Phelps Wide receiver
Gilbert, AZ
American Leadership Academy
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Dec 22, 2022
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Raheim Wright Safety
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rancho Cucamonga High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Oct 6, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Audric Harris Wide receiver
Las Vegas, NV
Bishop Gorman High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Jun 23, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Sefo Akuila Outside linebacker
Hayward, CA
Tennyson High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Sep 7, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Justin Hylkema Offensive tackle
Santa Clara, CA
Wilcox High School
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
315 lb (143 kg)
Jun 22, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Charlie Crowell Tight end
Bend, OR
Summit High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
Jun 23, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Bryce Butler Defensive tackle
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
Garden City Community College (JC)
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
Dec 17, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Stacy Bey Inside linebacker
Fontana, CA
Rancho Cucamonga High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Oct 8, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Matthew Lado Offensive tackle
Glendale,AZ
Apollo High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
Jun 19, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Michael Salgado-Medina Kicker
Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Jun 18, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Kaho Tuihalamaka Defensive tackle
Santa Clara, CA
Mater Dei High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
330 lb (150 kg)
Jun 5, 2023
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Overall recruiting rankings:
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
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:
* = 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 , Dorman received a four star 247Sports Composite rating .Δ = Left the Arizona program following signing but prior to the 2024 season.
2024 overall class rankings
Website
National rank
Conference rank
5 star recruits
4 star recruits
3 star recruits
ESPN [ 6]
--
--
--
2
17
On3 Recruits [ 7]
50
9
--
2
17
Rivals [ 8]
46
5
--
2
15
247 Sports [ 9]
56
11
--
2
21
Walks-ons
Personnel
Roster
Schedule
[ 10]
Game summaries
vs New Mexico
New Mexico Lobos (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Lobos
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : August 31, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
UNM
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
New Mexico Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Lumberjacks
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : September 7, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
NAU
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northern Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Arizona State
Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Sun Devils
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ASU
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Buffaloes
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
COL
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Colorado Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Red Raiders
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
TTU
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas Tech Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Houston
Houston Cougars (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cougars
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
HOU
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Houston Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Mountaineers
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
WVU
ARIZ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
West Virginia Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at BYU
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Cougars
0
0
0 0 0
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, UT
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ARIZ
BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at Utah
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at Utah Utes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Utes
0
0
0 0 0
at Rice–Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ARIZ
UTAH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Utah Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at TCU
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at TCU Horned Frogs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Horned Frogs
0
0
0 0 0
at Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ARIZ
TCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
TCU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at UCF
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at UCF Knights (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Knights
0
0
0 0 0
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
Date : TBDGame time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ARIZ
UCF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UCF Passing
Rushing
Receiving
References
^ "2024 Transfer Football Team Rankings" . 247 Sports .^ Moreno, Matt (December 11, 2023). "UC Davis transfer DL Chubba Maae commits to Arizona" . arizona.rivals.com . Retrieved December 28, 2023 . ^ Crowell, Evan (December 19, 2023). "Jack Luttrell Announces Transfer To Arizona" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 28, 2023 . ^ Combs, Brandon (December 11, 2023). "Former Indiana defensive back Jordan Shaw commits to Arizona" . Arizona Desert Swarm . Retrieved December 28, 2023 . ^ Veenstra, David (December 30, 2023). "Arizona football adds OL Alex Doost from transfer portal" . Arizona Sports . Retrieved December 31, 2023 . ^ "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class" . ESPN.^ "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class" . On3.com .^ "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class" . Rivals.com .^ "Arizona 2024 Recruiting Class" . 247sports.com .^ "2024 Arizona Football Schedule" . FBSchedules.com . Retrieved December 28, 2023 .
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