2018 Arizona Wildcats football team

The 2018 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season marked the Wildcats's 119th season. They played their home games at the Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona (for the 90th year) and competed members of the South Division (8th season) in the Pac-12 Conference (41st overall season). They were led by first-year head coach Kevin Sumlin.[1] The Wildcats finished the season 5–7 and did not qualify for a bowl game. They went 4–5 in Pac-12 play, tying USC for third place in the South Division.

2018 Arizona Wildcats football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record5–7 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNoel Mazzone (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorMarcel Yates (3rd season)
Base defense4–2–5
Captain
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
(Capacity: 55,675)
Uniform
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$  7 2   10 4  
No. 10 Washington State x  7 2   11 2  
Stanford  6 3   9 4  
Oregon  5 4   9 4  
California  4 5   7 6  
Oregon State  1 8   2 10  
South Division
Utah xy  6 3   9 5  
Arizona State  5 4   7 6  
USC  4 5   5 7  
Arizona  4 5   5 7  
UCLA  3 6   3 9  
Colorado  2 7   5 7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason

Offseason departures

The Wildcats have 17 senior graduates only graduated players noted until spring practice. As well as one junior who would choose to forgo their senior season in pursuit of an earlier NFL career. The Wildcats would lose four more players from the 2017 team due to various reasons. Notable departures from the 2017 squad included.

NamePositionYearReason
Donavan TateQBFRLeft from team
Nick WilsonRBSRGraduation
Zach GreenRBrSRGraduation
Tyrell JohnsonWRSRGraduation
Zach BenjaminWRrSRGraduation
Trevor WoodTErJRChose to graduate and transfer
Gerhard de BeerOLrSRGraduation/NFL
Jacob AlsadekOLrSRGraduation
De’Andre MillerDErSRGraduation
Jack BandaDErSRGraduation
Brandon RuttLBJRChose to graduate and transfer
Brandon DawkinsQBrJRChose to graduate and transfer
Isaiah StrongLBSRGraduation
Christian BoettcherOLSRGraduation
Parker ZellersDLrSRGraduation
Marcus GriffinDLrJRChose to graduate and transfer
Dane CruikshankCBrSRGraduation/NFL
Kwesi MashackCBSRGraduation
Luca BrunoDLrSRGraduation
Larry Tharpe Jr.LBrJRDeclared for the 2018 NFL draft.
Jarvis McCall Jr.SSRGraduation
Francisco NelsonDErSOElected to transfer

Recruiting

On December 20, 2017, NCAA Football started the first ever early signing period which they signed 15 recruits. On the national signing day the Wildcats received 2 more high school recruits tipping off the signing period with a total of 20 high school recruits, 1 walk-on HS recruit, 2 JUCO transfers and 4 college transfers which totals 28 total recruits in the 2018 offseason.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Jaden Mitchell
WR
Las Vegas, NV Desert Oasis HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Apr 28, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
David Watson
OT
Tucson, AZ Amphi HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Apr 8, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Jamarye Joiner
QB
Vail, AZ Cienega HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 197 lb (89 kg) Sep 25, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Jhevon Hill
ATH
San Bernardino, CA Cajon HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Mykee Irving
DT
Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 333 lb (151 kg) Aug 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Darrius Smith
RB
Pearland, TX Glenda Dawson HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Adam Plant
DE
Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 244 lb (111 kg) Nov 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Trey Adams
WR
Frisco, TX Wakeland HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Oct 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Donovan Laie
OG
Oceanside, CA Oceanside HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 302 lb (137 kg) Oct 23, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Zach Williams
WR
Alpharetta, GA Johns Creek HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 198 lb (90 kg) Oct 26, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Jake Peters
TE
Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 236 lb (107 kg) Sep 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Issaiah Johnson
ILB
Los Alamitos, CA Los Alamitos HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) May 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
McKenzie Barnes
CB
Fresno, CA Edison HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 167 lb (76 kg) Aug 12, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Christian Young
S
Richmond, TX Foster HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Nov 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
Jailen Bailey
WR
San Diego, CA Abraham Lincoln HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Nov 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Nahe Sulunga
DT
Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 252 lb (114 kg) Dec 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Thomas Marcus
WR
San Diego, CA San Diego HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Oct 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Steven Bailey
OG
Peoria, AZ Glendale CC (JC) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Dec 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
P. J. Johnson
DT
Sacramento, CA City College of San Francisco (JC) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Dayven Coleman
S
Mesquite, TX West Mesquite HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 196 lb (89 kg) Feb 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Geno Albini
LS
Wimberley, TX Wimberley HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Walk-On (02/03/18) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Kevin Doyle
QB
West Chester, PA St. John’s College HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #40   Rivals: #37  247Sports: #40  ESPN: #26
  • ‡ 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:

  • "Arizona Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Arizona Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

Source:

Incoming transfers

In addition to the 2018 recruiting class, Arizona add two JC transfer players from junior college and six transfer players from college, which includes eligible for the current season, to the 2018 roster:

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Returning starters

Arizona returns 30 starters in 2018, including 15 on offense, 9 on defense, and 5 on special teams.

Indicates player was a starter in 2017 but missed all of 2018 due to injury.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[7] Colin Schooler LB SO
Rimington Trophy[8] Nathan Eldridge C JR
Maxwell Award[9] Khalil Tate QB JR
Davey O'Brien Award[10] Khalil Tate QB JR
Doak Walker Award[11] J. J. Taylor RB RS SO
John Mackey Award[12] Bryce Wolma TE SO
Wuerffel Trophy[13] Malcolm Holland DB JR
Paul Hornung Award[14] Shun Brown WR SR
Walter Camp Award[15] Khalil Tate QB JR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[16] Khalil Tate QB JR
Manning Award[17] Khalil Tate QB JR

Pac-12 media poll

The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Kevin Sumlin (Head coach), Khalil Tate (QB) & Colin Schooler (ILB) at Pac-12 media days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Wildcats predicted to finish in third place at Pac-12 South division.[18]

Media poll (South)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1USC225 (22)
2Utah209 (14)
3Arizona178 (3)
4UCLA116 (2)
5Colorado80 (1)
6Arizona State72

Spring game

The 2018 Wildcats had spring practice on March 19, 2018. The 2018 Arizona football spring game will take place in Tucson, AZ on April 14, 2018, and time to be determined.

DateSpring GameSiteTVResult
April 14, 2018Offensive vs. DefenseArizona StadiumTucson, AZP12NDefense 55–46
2018 Arizona Spring Game
1 234Total
Offense 6 101614 46
Defense 3 3976 55
  • Location: Tucson, Arizona
  • Television network: Pac-12

Schedule

Arizona announced its 2018 football schedule on November 16, 2017. The 2018 Wildcats' schedule consists of 7 home and 4 away games for the regular season. Arizona will host nine Pac-12 conference opponents California, Colorado, Oregon, USC and arch-rival Arizona State for the 91st annual Territorial Cup to close out the regular season and will travel to UCLA, Utah, Oregon State and Washington State. Arizona is not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents Stanford and Washington in the 2018 regular season. The Wildcats bye week comes during week 11 on November 10.

Arizona's out of conference opponents represent the American and Big Sky conferences. The Wildcats will host two non–conference games which are against Southern Utah (first ever meeting) from the Big Sky and BYU (NCAA Division I FBS independent) and travel to Houston from the American.[19][20]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:45 p.m.BYU*ESPNL 23–2851,002
September 89:00 a.m.at Houston*ABC/ESPN2L 18–4532,534
September 158:00 p.m.Southern Utah*
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 62–3141,493
September 222:00 p.m.at Oregon StateP12NW 35–1433,022
September 297:30 p.m.USC
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPN2L 20–2443,573
October 67:00 p.m.California
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1W 24–1744,253
October 127:00 p.m.at UtahESPNL 10–4245,862
October 207:30 p.m.at UCLAESPN2L 30–3154,686
October 277:30 p.m.No. 19 Oregondagger
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPNW 44–1542,845
November 28:30 p.m.Colorado
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1W 42–3443,080
November 178:30 p.m.at No. 8 Washington StateESPNL 28–6922,400
November 241:30 p.m.Arizona State
FS1L 40–4151,805
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Mountain time

Personnel

Roster

2018 Arizona Wildcats Football

Quarterbacks

  • 4 Rhett Rodriguez – sophomore (6'0, 186)
  • 10 Jamarye Joiner – freshman (6'1, 210)
  • 11 K’Hari Lane – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 245)
  • 12 Kevin Doyle – freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 13 Luke Ashworth – freshman (6'0, 197)
  • 14 Khalil Tatejunior (6'2, 215)
  • 17 Andrew Tovar – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 169)

Running backs

  • 20 Darrius Smith – freshman (5'9, 175)
  • 21 J. J. TaylorRedshirt sophomore (5'6, 180)
  • 23 Gary Brightwellsophomore (6'1, 196)
  • 25 Anthony Mariscal – Redshirt junior (5'10, 197)
  • 28 Nazar Bombata – freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 33 Nathan Tilford – sophomore (6'2, 206)
  • 38 Brandon Leon – Redshirt junior (5'8, 201)

Wide receiver

  • 1 Drew Dixon – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 203)
  • 5 Brian Casteel – sophomore (6'0, 214)
  • 6 Shun Brown – senior (5'9, 177) (KR/PR+)
  • 7 DeVaughn Cooper – Redshirt sophomore (5’10, 175)
  • 9 Tony Ellison – Redshirt senior (5'11, 188) (PR+)
  • 16 William Gunnell – freshman (5'9, 187)
  • 18 Cedric Peterson – Redshirt junior (5'11, 188) (KR+)
  • 19 Shawn Poindexter – Redshirt senior (6'5, 212)
  • 32 Terrence Johnson – Redshirt junior (6'2, 211)
  • 40 Thomas Reid III – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 202)
  • 83 Jailen Bailey – freshman (5'10, 163)
  • 84 Thomas Marcus – freshman (6'2, 203)
  • 86 Stanley BerryhillRedshirt freshman (5'9, 169)
  • 87 Joshua Szott – freshman (6'2, 182)
  • 88 Tre Adams – freshman (6'3, 190)
  • 89 Brice Vooletich – freshman (5'10, 194)

Tight end

  • 80 Zach Peters – freshman (6'4, 222)
  • 81 Bryce Wolma – sophomore (6'3, 239)
  • 82 Zach Williams – freshman (6'3, 224)
  • 85 Jamie Nunley – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 230)

Punter

  • 16 Jake Glatting – Redshirt senior (6'3, 218) (H+)
  • 26 Matt Aragon – Redshirt junior (6'5, 211) (WR+)
  • 42 Dylan Klumph - GS Senior (6'3, 230) (H+)
 

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Josh McCauley – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 292) (C+)
  • 53 Jon Jacobs – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 300) (OG+)
  • 54 Bryson Cain – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 291) (OT+)
  • 58 Layth Friekh – Redshirt senior (6'5, 300) (OT+)
  • 63 Steven Bailey – junior (6'3, 318) (C+)
  • 64 Nathan Elridge – Redshirt junior (6'7, 297) (C+)
  • 66 Robert Congel – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 315) (OL+)
  • 67 David Watson – freshman (6'3, 307) (OG+)
  • 70 Thiyo Lukusa – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 330) (OG+)
  • 72 Edgar Burrola – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 293) (OG+)
  • 73 Tyrell Aponte – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 263) (OL+)
  • 75 Michael Eletise – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 318) (OT+)
  • 74 Alex Kosinski – Redshirt junior (6'4, 299) (OG+)
  • 76 Cody Creason – Redshirt junior (6'4, 294) (OT+)
  • 78 Donovan Laie – freshman (6'4, 318)' (OT+)
  • 79 Tyson Gardner – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 277) (OL+)

Defensive lineman

  • 12 JB Brown – sophomore (6'3, 244) (DE+)
  • 44 Kurtis Brown – sophomore (6'1, 185) (DT+)
  • 52 P. J. JohnsonRedshirt junior (6'4, 335) (DT+)
  • 58 Nahe Sulunga – freshman (6'2, 270) (DT+)
  • 59 My-King Johnson – Redshirt freshman (DE+)
  • 60 Mykee Irving – freshman (6'3, 337) (DL+)
  • 71 Abraham Maiava – Redshirt junior (6'2, 295) (DL+)
  • 81 Jalen Cochran – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 249) (DE+)
  • 86 Justin Belknap – Redshirt junior (DE+)
  • 90 Matt Thomas – Redshirt junior (6'1, 274) (DT+)
  • 91 Finton Connolly – Redshirt junior (6'5, 275) (DT+)
  • 94 Sione Taufahema – Redshirt junior (6'1, 330) (DT+)
  • 99 Dereck Boles – Redshirt senior (6'2, 296) (DT+)

Linebackers

  • 1 Tony Fields IIsophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 7 Colin Schoolersophomore (6'0, 226)
  • 14 Kylan Wilborn – sophomore (6'2, 245)
  • 26 Anthony Pandy – sophomore (6'0, 225)
  • 34 Jacob Colacion – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 218)
  • 45 Issaiah Johnson – freshman (6'1, 235)
  • 47 Rourke Freeburg – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 48 Parker Henley – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 222)
  • 49 Jalen Harris – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 212)
  • 50 Ken Samson – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 212)
  • 51 Lee Anderson III – junior (6'1, 235)
  • 53 Richard Merritt – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 216)
  • 56 Rexx Tessler – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 209)
  • 82 Dante Blissit – junior (6'0, 242)

Placekicker

  • 30 Josh Pollack – Redshirt senior (5'10, 174)
  • 43 Lucas Havrisiksophomore (6'2, 173)
 

Defensive backs

  • 2 Lorenzo Burns – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 173) (CB+)
  • 3 Jarrius Wallace – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 180) (S+)
  • 4 Antonio Parks – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 188) (CB+)
  • 5 Christian Young – freshman (6'1, 209) (S+)
  • 5 Christian Young – freshman (6'1, 209) (S+)
  • 6 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowlessenior (6'2, 205) (S+)
  • 8 Tim Hough – graduate (5'11, 195) (CB+)
  • 9 Dayven Coleman – freshman (6'2, 216) (S+)
  • 10 Malcolm Holland – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 185) (CB+)
  • 11 Troy Young – sophomore (6'0, 205) (S+)
  • 13 Chacho Ulloa – junior (5'11, 192) (S+)
  • 15 McKenzie Barnes – freshman (6'1, 178) (CB+)
  • 17 Jace Whittakersenior (5'11, 182) (CB+)
  • 19 Scottie Young Jr. – sophomore (5'11, 195) (S+)
  • 20 Azizi HearnRedshirt freshman (6'1, 187) (CB+)
  • 21 Isaiah Hayes –Junior (6'0, 191) (S+)
  • 23 Malik Hausman – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 170) (CB+)
  • 24 Rhedi Short – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 184) (S+)
  • 27 Sammy Morrison – Redshirt junior (5'10, 177)
  • 29 Jacorey Jones – freshman (5'11, 155)
  • 31 Tristan Cooper – junior (6'1, 188) (S+)
  • 33 Blake Pfaff – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 182) (S+)
  • 36 Chandler Gumbs – Redshirt junior (6'1, 207) (S+)
  • 37 Xavier Bell – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 192) (S+)
  • 46 Jimmy Banjoko-Wangjobe – freshman (6'0, 212) (CB+)
  • 47 Rourke Freeburg – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200) (S+)

Long snapper

  • 51 Donald Reiter – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 235)
  • 56 Nick Reinhardt – Redshirt junior (6'1, 240)
  • 66 Geno Albini – freshman (5'11 213)

Source and player details:[21]

Coaching staff

Arizona's coaching staff has finalized as of February 22, 2018.

Name Position Consecutive season at
Arizona in current position
Kevin SumlinHead coach1st year
Clarence McKinneyAssistant coach/running backs coach1st year
Noel MazzoneOffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach1st year
Taylor MazzoneAssistant coach/outside wide receivers coach1st year
Iona UiagaleleiAssistant coach/Defensive lineman coach1st year
Demetrice MartinAssistant coach/cornerbacks coach1st year
Marcel YatesDefensive coordinator and linebackers coach3rd year
Jeremy SpringerTight ends coach and special teams coordinator1st year
Theron AychAssistant coach/inside wide receiverss coach and passing game coordinator2nd year
John RushingAssistant coach/safeties coach1st year
Joe GilbertAssistant coach/offensive lineman coach and run game coordinator1st year
Chuck CecilSenior defensive analyst2nd year
Brian JohnsonAssociate athletic director, head strength/conditioning coach1st year
Reference:[22][23]

Depth chart

Starters and backups.

Depth Chart Source: 2018 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book

True Freshman
Double Position : *

BYU

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona-10.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Cougars 0 7 21 0 28
Wildcats 0 10 0 13 23
Location: Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ
Date: September 1, 2018
TV: ESPN
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP BYU ARIZ
2nd9:58959 yards4:38BYUSqually Canada 1-yard touchdown run (Skyler Southam kick)70
2nd5:391271 yards4:19ARIZLucas Havrisik 24-yard field goal73
2nd0:50977 yards2:29ARIZTony Ellison 15-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Havrisik kick)710
3rd8:251075 yards6:35BYUMatt Bushman 24-yard touchdown pass from Tanner Magnum (Southam kick)1410
3rd4:29958 yards2:35BYUCanada 1-yard touchdown run (Southam kick)2110
3rd1:07536 yards2:14BYUCanada 2-yard touchdown run (Southam kick)2810
4th13:29975 yards2:38ARIZTate 2-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick)2817
4th3:20867 yards1:28ARIZJ. J. Taylor 1-yard touchdown run (Tate two-point conversion pass failed)2823
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 28 23
StatisticsBYU Arizona
First downs2322
Total yards392326
Rushing attempts–yards43–18335–129
Passing yards209197
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)18-28-017-34-0
Time of possession36:3323:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BYUPassingTanner Mangum18–28, 209 yards, 1 TD
RushingSqually Canada24 carries, 98 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingAleva Hifo23 rec, 36 yards
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate17–34, 197 yards, 1 TD
RushingJ. J. Taylor18 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingShawn Poindexter4 rec, 68 yards

To open up the 2018 season, Arizona hosted the BYU Cougars for the non-conference home opener in Tucson. Arizona lost the previous meeting in Glendale to BYU, 16–18. Arizona leads the all-time series with 12–10.

At Houston

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+4.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 0 0 10 8 18
Cougars 21 10 7 7 45
Location: TDECU StadiumHouston, TX
Date: September 8, 2018
TV: ABC
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARIZ HOU
1st12:131081 yards2:47HOUMarquez Stevenson 24-yard touchdown pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon kick)07
1st8:29440 yards0:49HOUKing 1-yard touchdown run (Witherspoon kick)014
1st4:43563 yards1:12HOURomello Brooker 52-yard touchdown pass from King (Witherspoon kick)021
2nd12:381247 yards2:52HOUWitherspoon 35-yard field goal024
2nd3:44975 yards1:53HOUBryson Smith 13-yard touchdown pass from King (Witherspoon kick)031
3rd12:09664 yards1:35HOUKeith Corbin 18-yard touchdown pass from King (Witherspoon kick)038
3rd3:16949 yards3:05ARIZLucas Havrisik 49-yard field goal338
3rd0:11674 yards1:47ARIZDarrius Smith 1-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick)1038
4th11:051075 yards3:22ARIZKhalil Tate 2-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick failed)1638
4th6:351-1 yrd0:06ARIZTeam safety1838
4th1:48695 yards3:17HOUKing 4-yard touchdown run (Witherspoon kick)1845
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 18 45
StatisticsArizona Houston
First downs3128
Total yards531551
Rushing attempts–yards50–15040–297
Passing yards381254
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)28-50-219-40-0
Time of possession35:2024:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics[26]
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate24–45, 341 yards, 2 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor18 carries, 54 yards
ReceivingShawn Poindexter7 rec, 134 yards
HoustonPassingD'Eriq King17–34, 246 yards, 4 TD
RushingTerence Williams12 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingRomello Brooker2 rec, 76 yards, 1 TD

After losing to BYU to begin the season. Arizona traveled to Houston to face the Cougars. It was the second straight game that the Wildcats played an opponent that was nicknamed the Cougars. Arizona lost the previous meeting to Houston, 16–19 in Tucson last season. Arizona trails the all-time series by Houston with 1–2.

Southern Utah

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona-24.5
1 2 3 4 Total
Thunderbirds 0 17 0 14 31
Wildcats 7 17 24 14 62
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: September 15, 2018
TV: P12N
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP SU ARIZ
1st9:42580 yards1:25ARIZTony Ellison 17-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik kick)07
2nd14:56741 yards2:59SUManny Berz 33-yard field goal37
2nd14:4200 yards0:00ARIZJ. J. Taylor 84-yard kickoff return touchdown (Havrisik kick)314
2nd9:271375 yards5:15SUJay Green Jr. 10-yard touchdown run (Berz kick)1014
2nd7:41645 yards1:40ARIZHavrisik 32-yard field goal1017
2nd2:391375 yards5:02SUChris Helbig 2-yard touchdown run (Berz kick)1717
2nd0:23867 yards2:08ARIZShun Brown 11-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Havrisik kick)1724
3rd12:56567 yards1:55ARIZCedric Peterson 2-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Havrisik kick)1731
3rd10:17653 yards1:49ARIZHavrisik 35-yard field goal1734
3rd8:14366 yards0:53ARIZBrown 65-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Havrisik kick)1741
3rd1:47498 yards1:42ARIZShawn Poindexter 75-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Havrisik kick)1748
4th12:331475 yards4:14SUUHelbig 2-yard touchdown run (Berz kick)2448
4th9:50669 yards2:42ARIZAnthony Mariscal 33-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick)2455
4th8:51321 yards0:50ARIZBranden Leon 1-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick)2462
4th4:571075 yards3:54SUUFrank Harris III 23-yard touchdown pass from Helbig (Manny Berz kick)3162
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 31 62
StatisticsSouthern Utah Arizona
First downs3026
Total yards463626
Rushing attempts–yards54–19338–268
Passing yards270358
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27-44-115-22
Time of possession37:0822:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassingChris Helbig27/44, 270 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJay Green Jr.15 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingLanden Measom5 receptions, 74 yards
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate13/29, 349 yards, 5 TDs
RushingGary Brightwell9 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingTony Ellison4 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD

After playing Houston, Arizona hosted the Southern Utah Thunderbirds for third and final non-conference game of the season. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. Arizona won to give Sumlin his first win as a Wildcat coach.

At Oregon State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona-5.5
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 7 7 7 14 35
Beavers 7 0 0 7 14
Location: Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR
Date: September 22, 2018
TV: P12N
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARIZ ORST
1st12:37558 yards1:18ARIZJ. J. Taylor 40-yard touchdown run (Lucas Havrisik kick)70
1st0:561385 yards5:13ORSTTrevon Bradford 8-yard touchdown pass from Conor Blount (Jordan Choukair kick)77
2nd8:251090 yards4:26ARIZShun Brown 21-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Havrisik kick)147
3rd10:391275 yards4:21ARIZShawn Poindexter 16-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Havrisik kick)217
4th13:25994 yards3:32ARIZGary Brightwell 8-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick)287
4th6:541375 yards6:29ORSTTimmy Hernandez 25-yard touchdown pass from Blount (Jordan Choukair kick)2814
4th5:26375 yards1:28ARIZTaylor 62-yard touchdown run (Lucas Havrisik kick)3514
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 35 14
StatisticsArizona Oregon State
First downs2918
Total yards594238
Rushing attempts–yards50–44244–97
Passing yards152141
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)9–17–017–24–0
Time of possession27:0532:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate9/17, 152 yards, 2 TDs
RushingJ. J. Taylor27 carries, 284 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingShawn Poindexter4 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD
Oregon StatePassingConor Blount17/24, 137 yards, 2 TDs
RushingJermar Jefferson19 carries, 82 yards
ReceivingTimmy Hernandez4 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD

After defeating Southern Utah at home for Sumlin's first win as coach, Arizona opened the Pac-12 regular season on the road at Corvallis against Oregon State. Arizona won the previous meeting over Oregon State 49–28 at Tucson last season. Arizona leads the all-time series over Oregon State at 23–15–1.

USC

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+3.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 7 10 7 0 24
Wildcats 0 0 7 13 20
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: September 29, 2018
TV: ESPN2
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP USC ARIZ
1st5:521280 yards4:40USCVavae Malepeai 1-yard touchdown run (Michael Brown kick)70
2nd11:1248 yards2:20USCBrown 42-yard field goal100
2nd5:08865 yards5:12USCAca'Cedric Ware 26-yard touchdown run (Brown kick)170
3rd10:36470 yards2:06USCWare 69-yard touchdown run (Brown kick)240
3rd7:44784 yards2:52ARIZStanley Berryhill 33-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik kick)247
4th9:34132 yards0:08ARIZCedric Peterson 32-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Lucas Havrisik kick)2414
4th1:40865 yards2:23ARIZGary Brightwell 1-yard touchdown run (Havrisik kick failed)2420
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 20
StatisticsUSC Arizona
First downs1720
Total yards450330
Rushing attempts–yards47–25337–98
Passing yards197232
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)16–24–016–33–1
Time of possession32:5127:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingJT Daniels16/24, 197 yards, 0 TDs
RushingAca'Cedric Ware21 carries, 173 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingJosh Falo3 receptions, 54 yards
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate16/23, 232 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor18 carries, 50 yards
ReceivingShawn Poindexter5 receptions, 81 yards

After winning its first Pac-12 game of the season against Oregon State on the road, Arizona faced USC in Arizona's family weekend game in Tucson. The Wildcats have lost four games in a row to the Trojans. UA lost 38–31 in 2013, 38–30 in 2015, and last previous meeting 49–35 at Los Angeles in 2017, and 28–26 at Tucson in 2014 in a close games. Arizona's last win in the series came in 2012 in Tucson. Arizona trails the all-time series by USC with 8–32.

California

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+2.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Golden Bears 0 14 0 3 17
Wildcats 10 0 7 7 24
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: October 6, 2018
TV: FS1
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP CAL ARIZ
1st9:421175 yards5:18ARIZTony Ellison 31-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Josh Pollack kick)07
1st1:49936 yards3:19ARIZPollack 46-yard field goal010
2nd14:02775 yards2:47CALBrandon McIlwain 25-yard touchdown run (Greg Thomas kick)710
2nd0:41775 yards2:13CALMcIlwain 23-yard touchdown run (Thomas kick)1410
3rd3:19620 yards2:40ARIZAzizi Hearn 34-yard fumble return touchdown (Pollack kick)1417
4th3:1310 yards0:08ARIZScottie Young Jr. 24-yard interception return touchdown (Pollack kick)1424
4th0:161057 yards2:57CALThomas 35-yard field goal1724
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 24
StatisticsCalifornia Arizona
First downs2514
Total yards476265
Rushing attempts–yards34–16134–124
Passing yards315141
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)32–43–315–25–1
Time of possession34:4625:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CaliforniaPassingBrandon McIlwain32/43, 315 yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingBrandon McIlwain20 carries, 107 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingMaurice Ways8 receptions, 97 yards
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate15/25, 141 yards, 1 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor15 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingTony Ellison3 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD

After losing against USC at home, Arizona played again at home facing California in Tucson. In the previous meeting, Arizona won over California 45–44 in double overtime in Berkeley and captured a 49–45 crazy comeback win in Tucson in 2014. Arizona leads the all-time series lead over California with 17–14–2. The Golden Bears have not defeated the Wildcats since 2009 and has not won in Tucson since 2004.

The first half was a low-scoring affair. Arizona would score a pair of defensive touchdowns to get the win.

At Utah

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+13.5
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 0 0 3 7 10
Utes 14 14 7 7 42
Location: Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT
Date: October 12, 2018
TV: ESPN
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARIZ UTAH
1st7:471575 yards7:13UTAHSamson Nacua 8-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Huntley (Matt Gay kick)07
1st2:47869 yards3:23UTAHZack Moss 1-yard touchdown run (Gay kick)014
2nd10:39383 yards1:07UTAHDemari Simpkins 68-yard touchdown pass from Huntley (Gay kick)021
2nd1:56958 yards4:34UTAHHuntley 3-yard touchdown run (Gay kick)028
3rd13:12267 yards0:42UTAHHuntley 58-yard touchdown pass from Britain Covey (Gay kick)035
3rd9:161156 yards3:56ARIZJosh Pollack 37-yard field goal335
4th13:23793 yards1:50ARIZCedric Peterson 42-yard touchdown pass from Rhett Rodriguez (Pollack kick)1035
4th6:14568 yards1:57UTAHArmand Shyne 22-yard touchdown run (Gay kick)1042
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 42
StatisticsArizona Utah
First downs1923
Total yards318495
Rushing attempts–yards31–7246–230
Passing yards246265
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)20–38–014–19–1
Time of possession26:5033:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingRhett Rodriguez20/38, 226 yards, 1 TDs
RushingJ. J. Taylor14 carries, 63 yards
ReceivingCedric Peterson4 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD
UtahPassingTyler Huntley14/19, 201 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingZack Moss15 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDemari Simpkins3 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

After defeating the California Golden Bears at home, Arizona traveled to Salt Lake City and faced the Utah Utes. The Wildcats lost the previous meeting to Utah 24–30 in last season at Tucson. Arizona last defeated the Utes in 2015 in Tucson and trails the all-time series by Utah, 19–22–2.

At UCLA

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+3.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 0 7 13 10 30
Bruins 7 10 7 7 31
Location: Rose BowlPasadena, CA
Date: October 20, 2018
TV: ESPN2
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARIZ UCLA
1st9:51962 yards4:11UCLAKazmeir Allen 16-yard touchdown pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (J.J. Molson kick)07
2nd14:56753 yards3:22UCLAMolson 40-yard field goal010
2nd6:38571 yards2:00ARIZShawn Poindexter 13-yard touchdown pass from Rhett Rodriguez (Josh Pollack kick)710
2nd1:341375 yards5:04UCLADevin Asiasi 24-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight (Molson kick)717
3rd10:16971 yards3:09ARIZPollack 39-yard field goal1017
3rd7:44315 yards1:14ARIZPoindexter 11-yard touchdown pass from Rodriguez (Pollack kick)1717
3rd4:58566 yards1:53ARIZPollack 39-yard field goal2017
3rd3:08675 yards1:50UCLADemetric Felton 25-yard touchdown pass from Speight (Molson kick)2024
4th12:34872 yards2:47ARIZJ. J. Taylor 1-yard touchdown run (Pollack kick)2724
4th11:33475 yards1:01UCLAJoshua Kelley 28-yard touchdown run (Molson kick)2731
4th6:281163 yards5:05ARIZPollack 29-yard field goal3031
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 30 31
StatisticsArizona UCLA
First downs2223
Total yards520460
Rushing attempts–yards38–28947–153
Passing yards231307
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)15–34–217–27–0
Time of possession27:1832:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingRhett Rodriguez15/34, 231 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingJ. J. Taylor19 carries, 154 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingShawn Poindexter6 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TDs
UCLAPassingWilton Speight17/27, 204 yards, 2 TDs
RushingJoshua Kelley31 carries, 136 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTheo Howard3 receptions, 84 yards

After losing to Utah on the road, Arizona faced UCLA on the road at Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Arizona defeated the Bruins in the previous meeting 47–30 last season in Tucson. Arizona trails the all-time series by UCLA, 16–24–2.

Oregon

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+7.5
1 2 3 4 Total
#19 Ducks 0 8 0 7 15
Wildcats 10 13 14 7 44
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: October 27, 2018
TV: ESPN
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ORE ARIZ
1st11:08775 yards2:03ARIZShawn Poindexter 22-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Josh Pollack kick)07
1st4:52469 yards3:23ARIZPollack 34-yard field goal010
2nd12:43883 yards1:07ARIZPollack 32-yard field goal013
2nd11:30458 yards4:34ARIZPollack 23-yard field goal016
2nd9:17767 yards0:42OREDillon Mitchell 29-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert (Herbert two-point conversion run)816
2nd1:391856 yards3:56ARIZJ. J. Taylor 1-yard touchdown run (Pollack kick)823
3rd10:30793 yards1:50ARIZPoindexter 8-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick)830
3rd2:49568 yards1:57ARIZShun Brown 27-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick)837
4th9:171493 yards1:50OREBrenden Schooler 7-yard touchdown pass from Herbert (Adam Stack kick)1537
4th3:321068 yards1:57ARIZJ. J. Taylor 19-yard touchdown run (Pollack kick)1544
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 15 44
StatisticsOregon Arizona
First downs1827
Total yards270465
Rushing attempts–yards23–8451–276
Passing yards186189
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)24–48–119–33–1
Time of possession23:5136:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OregonPassingJustin Herbert24/48, 186 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJustin Herbert6 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingDillon Mitchell6 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate19/33, 189 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor30 carries, 212 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingShun Brown10 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD

Following its close loss to UCLA on the road, Arizona returned home against 19th-ranked Oregon in the homecoming game. The Ducks defeated the Wildcats 48–28 in the previous meeting on the road at Eugene. Arizona trails the all-time series to Oregon, 26–16.

Colorado

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona-2.0
1 2 3 4 Total
Buffaloes 10 14 10 0 34
Wildcats 0 26 9 7 42
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: November 2, 2018
TV: FS1
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP COLO ARIZ
1st5:351166 yards4:19COLOK.D. Nixon 8-yard touchdown run (Tyler Francis kick)70
1st3:564-1 yards1:26COLOFrancis 25-yard field goal100
2nd14:331144 yards4:22ARIZLucas Havrisik 49-yard field goal103
2nd10:33462 yards1:29ARIZStanley Berryhill 40-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Pollack kick)1010
2nd6:15882 yards2:43ARIZShawn Poindexter 1-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick)1017
2nd2:50989 yards3:20COLOKyle Evans 17-yard touchdown pass from Steven Montez (Francis kick)1717
2nd0:59675 yards1:51ARIZShun Brown 12-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick failed)1723
2nd0:33475 yards0:26COLOTravon McMillian 57-yard touchdown pass from Montez (Francis kick)2423
2nd0:00421 yards0:25ARIZHavrisik 55-yard field goal2426
3rd9:261175 yards5:34COLOTony Brown 20-yard touchdown pass from Montez (Francis kick)3126
3rd7:11566 yards2:07ARIZPoindexter 39-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Tate two-point conversion pass failed)3132
3rd9:17962 yards3:34ARIZHavrisik 41-yard field goal3135
3rd2:39744 yards2:39COLOTyler Francis 48-yard field goal3435
4th13:04485 yards1:51ARIZCedric Peterson 57-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick)3442
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 34 42
StatisticsColorado Arizona
First downs2727
Total yards383566
Rushing attempts–yards32–4047–216
Passing yards343350
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)27–43–117–22–1
Time of possession30:5629:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ColoradoPassingSteven Montez27/42, 343 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingTravon McMillian11 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingJuwann Winfree8 receptions, 101 yards
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate17/22, 350 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor40 carries, 192 yards
ReceivingCedric Peterson2 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD

After dominating Oregon in an upset win, the Wildcats remained at home against the Colorado Buffaloes in Tucson, AZ. In previous season, Arizona defeated Colorado 45–42 in Boulder in a game where quarterback Khalil Tate broke the NCAA single-game record for most rushing yards. Colorado won the previous meeting in Tucson, 49–24, in 2016. Arizona trails the all-time series to Colorado at 5–14.

At Washington State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+10.5
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 7 7 14 0 28
#8 Cougars 21 34 0 14 69
Location: Martin StadiumPullman, WA
Date: November 17, 2018
TV: ESPN
Statistics
StatisticsArizona Washington State
First downs2131
Total yards431605
Rushing attempts–yards37–12723–123
Passing yards304482
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)20–34–144–56–0
Time of possession26:1933:41
TeamCategoryPlayer(s)Statistics
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate18/30, 294 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor20 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingDeVaughn Cooper3 receptions, 97 yards
Washington StatePassingGardner Minshew43/55, 473 yards, 7 TDs
RushingJames Williams
Max Borghi
5 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
8 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDavontavean Martin7 receptions, 124 yards, 1 TD

After their win over Colorado, the Wildcats traveled to Pullman to face eighth-ranked Washington State in their final road game of the season. Arizona defeated Washington State in Tucson in the previous year. After a 21–7 start, the Cougars’ powerful offense exploded for 34 second quarter points, leading 55–14 at halftime, and cruising to a 41-point victory. It was the second straight time that the Wildcats went to Washington State and lost by giving up 69 points (they were destroyed by a 69–7 score in 2016) and the third loss of the season to a team named the Cougars (they lost to BYU and Houston to start the year). Arizona leads the all-time series lead over Washington State at 27–17.

Arizona State (Territorial Cup)

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona+1.5
1 2 3 4 Total
Sun Devils 7 7 7 20 41
Wildcats 10 12 18 0 40
Location: Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ
Date: November 24, 2018
TV: FS1
Statistics
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ASU ARIZ
1st7:06986 yards3:47ARIZJosh Pollack 29-yard field goal03
1st3:33678 yards1:45ARIZTony Ellison 28-yard touchdown pass from Khalil Tate (Pollack kick)010
1st2:28375 yards1:05ASUBrandon Aiyuk 58-yard touchdown pass from Manny Wilkins (Brandon Ruiz kick)710
2nd10:18521 yards2:12ARIZPollack 23-yard field goal713
2nd4:25970 yards4:13ARIZShawn Poindexter 23-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Tate two-point conversion run failed)719
2nd1:27975 yards2:58ASUEno Benjamin 10-yard touchdown run (Ruiz kick)1419
2nd0:00644 yards1:18ARIZPollack 36-yard field goal1422
3rd13:142-8 yards0:30ARIZTeam safety1424
3rd12:1743 yards0:46ARIZPollack 40-yard field goal1427
3rd9:23565 yards2:54ASUBenjamin 14-yard touchdown run (Ruiz kick)2127
3rd7:51475 yards1:32ARIZGary Brightwell 35-yard touchdown run (Tate two-point conversion pass failed)2133
3rd2:44958 yards3:26ARIZEllison 8-yard touchdown pass from Tate (Pollack kick)2140
4th13:0512664:39ASURuiz 27-yard field goal2440
4th6:36880 yards2:25ASUWilkins 11-yard touchdown run (Tommy Hudson two-point conversion pass from Wilkins)3240
4th3:3341 yard1:26ASURuiz 39-yard field goal3540
4th3:08122 yards0:07ASUBenjamin 22-yard touchdown run (Wilkins two-point conversion pass failed)4140
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 41 40
StatisticsArizona State Arizona
First downs2026
Total yards401520
Rushing attempts–yards31–13644–238
Passing yards265282
Passing (Comp–Att–Int)18–31–021–39–1
Time of possession27:4332:17
TeamCategoryPlayer(s)Statistics
Arizona StatePassingManny Wilkins18/31, 265 yards, 1 TD
RushingEno Benjamin21 carries, 80 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingBrandon Aiyuk5 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD
ArizonaPassingKhalil Tate21/39, 282 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJ. J. Taylor28 carries, 144 yards
ReceivingShawn Poindexter
Tony Ellison
6 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
3 receptions, 50 yards, 2 TDs

After being blown out by Washington State on the road, Arizona closed out the season and faced its arch-rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils, in the 92nd meeting of the "Territorial Cup" in Tucson. Arizona lost to ASU in the previous meeting in Tempe, 42–30. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 56–35 in Tucson in 2016. Arizona leads the all-time series over ASU at 49–41–1.

This game featured one of the most biggest comebacks/collapses in Arizona football history. The Wildcats, needing a win to become bowl-eligible, dominated ASU for the first three quarters to lead 40–21 going into the fourth. However, Arizona, feeling like the game was over due to their 19-point lead, began to play conservatively by draining the clock, which led to being prone to turnovers, which seemed to motivate Arizona State. The Devils capitalized on the Wildcats’ errors and scored 20 points to take the lead with over three minutes left. The Wildcats drove down the field in the final minute to possibly regain but missed a field goal attempt and the Territorial Cup remained in the Phoenix area for another year. The Wildcats ended the season with a record of 5–7 (4–5 in Pac-12 play).

Many fans blamed Sumlin and the coaching staff for the loss by calling more running plays than passing ones in the final quarter. Sumlin said that the team wanted to run the ball more to drain more time to keep the lead, but that doing so would lead to mistakes. He also believed that the loss affected the program, particularly in recruiting, which led to mixed results on the field and a period of futility, in which it became a factor in Sumlin's firing after the 2020 season.

Rankings

Preseason polls

Poll source Date of poll Arizona rank Source
SB Nation February 9, 2018 33rd [27]
Orlando Sentinel May 28, 2018 62nd [28]
Athlon Sports June 20, 2018 32nd [29]
Sports Illustrated August 7, 2018 19th
CBS Sports August 7, 2018 36th

In-season polls

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRV
CoachesRV
CFPNot releasedNot released

Statistics

Team

Non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 21 34 28 21 104
Arizona 7 27 34 35 103

Pac-12 opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
Pac-12 opponents 14 24 7 10 55
Arizona 17 7 21 34 79

Score total by Quarters

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 35 58 35 33 161
Arizona 24 34 55 69 182

Offense

Rushing

Note: G = Games played; ATT = Attempts; YDS = Yards; AVG = Average yard per carry; LG = Longest run; TD = Rushing touchdowns

NameGPAttGainLossNetAvgTDLongAvg/G
#21 J. J. Taylor4714858477 yards6.73 TDs62119.2
#23 Gary Brightwell4442729262 yards6.01 TDs4365.7
#25 Anthony Mariscal41170268 yards6.21 TDs3317.0
#6 Shun Brown4137037 yards37.00 TDs279.2
#14 Khalil Tate (QB)423744331 yards1.32 TDs127.7
#86 Stanley Berryhill (WR)4117017 yards17.00 TDs174.2
#16 Jake Glatting (P)41808 yards8.00 TDs82.0
#38 Branden Leon3321021 yards7.01 TDs157.0
#4 Rhett Rodriguez (QB)33927 yards2.30 TDs82.3
#20 Darrius Smith21568662 yards4.11 TDs1431.0
Total41741,06172989 yards5.79 TDs62247.2
Passing

Note: G = Games played; COMP = Completions; ATT = Attempts; COMP % = Completion percentage; YDS = Passing yards; TD = Passing touchdowns; INT = Interceptions; EFF = Passing efficiency

NameGPAtt-Cmp-IntQBRPctYdsTDLngAvg/G
#14 Khalil Tate463–116–2148.8654.3%1,039 yards8 TDs75259.7
#4 Rhett Rodriguez36–7–0144.5185.7%49 yards0 TDs1616.3
Total469–123–2145.6156.1%1,088 yards8 TDs75272.0
Receiving

Note: G = Games played; REC = Receptions; YDS = Yards; AVG = Average yard per catch; LG = Longest catch; TD = Receiving touchdowns

NameGPAttYardsAvgTDLongAvg/G
#19 Shawn Poindexter416369 yards23.02 TDs7592.2
#9 Tony Ellison412241 yards20.32 TDs5560.2
#6 Shun Brown418223 yards12.33 TDs6555.7
#7 DeVaughn Cooper4379 yards26.30 TDs5319.7
#86 Stanley Berryhill4466 yards16.50 TDs2816.5
#18 Cedric Peterson4434 yards8.51 TDs168.5
#21 J. J. Taylor (RB)4427 yards6.70 TDs186.7
#85 Jamie Nunley (TE)4221 yards10.50 TDs115.2
#81 Bryce Wolma (TE)4213 yards6.50 TDs113.2
#25 Anthony Mariscal (RB)413 yards3.00 TDs30.75
#82 Zach Williams (TE)1110 yards10.00 TDs1010.0
#20 Darrius Smith (RB)213 yards3.00 TDs31.5
#80 Zach Peters (TE)11-1 yards-1.00 TDs0-1.0
#40 Thomas Reid III000 yards0.00 TDs00.0
#83 Jailen Bailey000 yards0.00 TDs00.0
#1 Drew Dixon000 yards0.00 TDs00.0
#5 Brian Casteel000 yards0.00 TDs00.0
#88 Tre Adams000 yards0.00 TDs00.0
Total4691,088 yards15.78 TDs75272.0

Defense

Note: G = Games played; Solo = Solo tackles; Ast = Assisted tackles; Total = Total tackles; TFL-Yds = Tackles for loss-yards lost; Sack = Sacks; INT = Interceptions; PD = Passes defended; FF = Forced fumbles; FR = Forced recoveries

Name GP Tackles Sacks Passing Defense Interceptions Fumbles Blkd
Kick
SoloAstTotalTFL-YdsNo-YdsBrUpQBHNo.-YdsAvgTDLongRcv-YdsFF
#1 Tony Fields II2138210–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#2 Lorenzo Burns25160–0 yards0–0 yards300–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#3 Jarrius Wallace23030–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#4 Antonio Parks00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#5 Christian Young10330.5–1 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#6 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles24480–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#7 Colin Schooler21114254.0–9 yards0–0 yards120–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#8 Tim Hough26280–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#9 Tony Ellison (WR)21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#9 Dayven Coleman23361.5–3 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#10 Malcolm Holland00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#12 J.B. Brown20110–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#13 Chacho Ulloa00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#14 Kylan Wilborn21120–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#15 McKenzie Barnes21010–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#17 Jace Whittaker00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#19 Scottie Young Jr.00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#20 Azizi Hearn21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#21 Isaiah Hayes2152170–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#26 Anthony Pandy23141.0–1 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#27 Sammy Morrison00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#31 Tristan Cooper10220–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#34 Jacob Colacion00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#37 Xavier Bell26390–0 yards– yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#42 Dylan Klumph (P)21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#44 Kurtis Brown10110–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#45 Issaiah Johnson00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#49 Jalen Harris20110–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#51 Lee Anderson III21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#52 P. J. Johnson00000–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#56 Nick Reinhardt (LS)21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#71 Abraham Maiava11230–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#81 Jalen Cochran11010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#86 Justin Belknap12240–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#91 Finton Connolly20331.0–1 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#99 Dereck Boles22240–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
Total284561408.0–15 yards0.0–0 yards830–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000

Special teams

Kick and punt returning

Note: G = Games played; PR = Punt returns; PYDS = Punt return yards; PLG = Punt return long; KR = Kick returns; KYDS = Kick return yards; KLG = Kick return long; TD = Total return touchdowns

Pos. Player G PR PYDS PLG AVG Total PR TDs KR KYDS KLG Total KOR TDs AVG
WR Cedric Peterson 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 32 19 0 15.0
WR Stanley Berryhill 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 32 19 0 16.0
RB J. J. Taylor 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 231 84 1 28.9
RB Gary Brightwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WR Shun Brown 3 2 14 15 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WR Tony Ellison 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TE Jamie Nunley 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 0 2.0
TE Bryce Wolma 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1.0

Kicking

Note: G = Games played; FGM = Field goals made; FGA = Field goals attempted; LG = Field goal long; XPT = Extra points made; XPT ATT = XPT attempted; In20 = Kicking inside the 20; 20-29 = Kicking inside the 20-29; 30-39 = Kicking inside the 30-39; 40-49 = Kicking inside the 40-49; 50 = Kicking inside the 50; TP = Total points

Pos. Player G FGM FGA LG I20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ BLK XPT XPT ATT KO KO Yards TB AVG OB
K Lucas Havrisik 2 2 4 49 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-2 0-1 1 3 4 9 581 7 64.6 1
K Josh Pollack 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0

Punting

Note: G = Games played; P = Punts; YDS = Yards; AVG = Average per punt; LG = Punt long; In20 = Punts inside the 20; TB = Touchbacks

Pos. Player G P YDS AVG LG FC In20 50+ TB BLK
P Dylan Klumph 2 11 482 43.8 53 4 4 3 1 0
P Jake Glatting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Awards and honors

Weekly awards

Pac-12 Rose Bowl Player of the Week, week 3 vs Southern Utah
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, week 4 vs Oregon State

All-Americans

All-Pac-12 teams

3rd Team

2019 NFL draft

Team players drafted into the NFL

Player Position Round Pick NFL Team
P. J. JohnsonDT7229Detroit Lions

Media affiliates

Radio

TV

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