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Why Arizona's Rusk's Athletic Journey Anything but Ordinary

The Arizona Wildcats' newest tight end didn't always gravitate towards football when he was younger. What he grew up around was much different than a field of grass and a stadium.

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How Tyler Powell Becoming Leader for Arizona This Spring

Arizona Wildcats tight end Tyler Powell missed the entire season in 2025, essentially, after suffering a foot injury in the season opener, and that experience threw a wrench in Arizona’s plans. Powell, mostly a blocking tight end, was in line for some more action in 2025 after hardly seeing the field in 2024.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 16

Arizona's Oglesby Talks Benefits of Experienced Offensive Line

Just four weeks into spring football practice, the Arizona Wildcats have already begun to shape into a cohesive unit looking to carry over the momentum from the 2025 season's 9-4 finish.

Noah Fifita News / ESPN / April 16

What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity

Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 16

Arizona Portal Target Cancels Much-Anticipated Visit

The Arizona Wildcats got some bad news this week, as Kansas transfer forward Bryson Tiller canceled his scheduled visit with Arizona. Tiller had been considering a move to the Wildcats upon entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 16

Mandaquit Fills Key Gap Arizona Lacked Last Season

This past Monday, Arizona brought in its first two transfers of the offseason: JJ Mandaquit and Derek Dixon. Mandaquit is a point guard from Washington, and Dixon is leaving the starting point guard role he held at North Carolina to start for the Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 15

Arizona's Josh Miller Hopeful for Injured Tight End

One of Arizona’s veteran tight ends is not only returning to the team for the 2026 season but also recovering from a significant injury suffered last season, making his return that much more impactful.

Alexander Doost News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 15

Arizona's Doost Details Makings of a Great Offensive Line

As spring football practice gets closer to its ending point and summer training camp draws near afterward, the Arizona Wildcats are becoming more finely tuned day by day.

Alexander Doost News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 15

Arizona’s Doost Talks Benefit of Continuity

A major point of emphasis for the Arizona Wildcats this offseason was retention, and that retention has only helped the returning players so far this spring.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 14

Arizona Rookie Xaier Hiler Impressing His Teammates in Spring

A lot of focus has been put on Arizona’s experience throughout the spring, but a newcomer to the team has made an early impression so far. Defensive back Xaier Hiler has gotten the chance to put the pads on for the first time as a Wildcat this spring.