2017 Arizona Wildcats football
Foster Farms Bowl, L 35–38 vs. Purdue
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record7–6 (5–4 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorCalvin Magee (6th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorRod Smith (6th season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorMarcel Yates (2nd season)
Base defense4–2–5
CaptainGame captains
Home stadiumArizona Stadium
Uniform
2017 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 20 Stanford xy  7 2   9 5  
No. 16 Washington x  7 2   10 3  
Washington State  6 3   9 4  
Oregon  4 5   7 6  
California  2 7   5 7  
Oregon State  0 9   1 11  
South Division
No. 12 USC xy$  8 1   11 3  
Arizona State  6 3   7 6  
Arizona  5 4   7 6  
UCLA  4 5   6 7  
Utah  3 6   7 6  
Colorado  2 7   5 7  
Championship: USC 31, Stanford 28
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona during the 2017 season. The season was the Wildcats's 118th overall, 40th as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, seventh within the Pac-12 South Division, and the sixth and final year under head coach Rich Rodriguez. The team played their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona for the 89th straight year.

They finished the regular season with a 7–5, 5–4 in Pac-12 play to finish in third place in the South Division, making it into a bowl game. They were invited to the Foster Farms Bowl where they faced Purdue, losing 35–38. Rich Rodriguez was fired after 6 seasons with Arizona. After Rich Rodriguez was fired, Kevin Sumlin was named the Wildcats' new full-time head coach on January 14, 2018.

Offseason departures

The Wildcats would lose twenty-nine (twenty seniors due graduation) football players. The Wildcats would lose nine more players from the 2016 team due to various reasons (transfers and withdrawals will be filled out once spring practice occurs). Notable departures from the 2016 squad included.

NameNumberPos.YearNotes
Tellas Jones#1SRS seniorGraduated
Cam Denson#3WRSeniorMedically retired from the injury. The Tucson native had one catch for five yards in this season.
Kahi Neves#7LBRS freshmanDismissed from the team.[1]
Samajie Grant#10WR-RBSeniorGraduated
Michael Barton#11LBRS seniorGraduated
Nate Phillips#11WRSeniorGraduated
Anu Solomon#12QBRS juniorElected to transfer to Baylor, he is expected to graduate early and be eligible to play in 2017.[2][3]
Devin Holiday#13CBSeniorGraduated
Paul Magloire Jr.#14LBRS seniorGraduated
Matt Morin#15TERS seniorGraduated
Josh Kern#17TERS seniorGraduated
Davonte' Neal#19CBRS seniorGraduated
Orlando Bradford#21RBSophomoredismissed from the football program [4]
Tyler Grammer#43SRS seniorGraduated
DeJean King#44SSeniorGraduated
Jake Matthews#47LBSeniorGraduated
Brion Anduze#48TERS sophomoreRetired from injuries.[5]
Justin Holt#50OT-DTRS freshmanRetired from injuries.[6]
John Kenny#52LBRS seniorLeaving from the team.[7]
Darrell Cloy Jr.#55DLRS sophomoreMedically retires from injuries.[8]
Cody Ippolito#57LBRS seniorElected to transfer to Utah, he is expected to graduate early and be eligible to play in 2017.[9][10]
Matthew Stagg#59LBRS seniorGraduated
Aiulua Fanene#62DLRS seniorGraduated
Keenan Walker#63DLRS freshmanElected to transfer to Independence CC.[11]
Zach Hemilla#65OLRS seniorPosthumously Graduated [12]
Freddie Tagaloa#72OLRS seniorGraduated
Harper Sherman#77OLRS freshmanDismissed from the team.[13]
Calvin Allen#94DLRS juniorElected to transfer to New Mexico State.[14]
Sani Fuimano#99DLSeniorGraduated

Preseason

Recruiting Class of 2017

The Wildcats signed 39 players including 10 HS walk-on players, 24 high school recruits, 3 JC transfers from junior colleges and 1 transfers were from NCAA Division I (FBS) programs. Five of the recruits were already enrolled for the spring, 2017 semester while 24 signed letters of intent on National Signing Day is February 3, 2017. Arizona is combined to be a unanimous top-25 class, ranked as high as (#21 by Scout, #15 by Rivals, #26 by ESPN, and #23 by 247) and finish top-5 in the Pac-12 recruitment class (#4 by 247, #4 by Scout, #4 by ESPN, and #4 by Rivals).

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Jose Ramirez
OLB
Auburndale, FL Auburndale HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Enrolled (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Nathan Tilford
#36 RB
Ontario, CA Colony HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Enrolled (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tony Fields II
#33 OLB
Las Vegas, NV Desert Pines HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Enrolled (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bryce Gilbert
#15 TE-H
Gilbert, AZ Higley HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Enrolled (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
K'hari Lane
QB
Montezuma, GA Macon County HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 02/12/17 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Gary Brightwell
RB
Baltimore, MD St. Frances Academy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 02/01/17 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Anthony Pandy
DE
Harbor City, CA Narbonne HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 01/24/2017 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
My-King Johnson
#79 DE
Tempe, AZ Tempe HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 01/16/2017 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Lucas Havrisik
K/P
Norco, CA Norco HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 01/15/2017 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Colin Schooler
ILB
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 12/27/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jalen Harris
#34 DE
Mesa, AZ Desert Ridge HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 08/05/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kurtis Brown
#43 DT
Bakersfield, CA Liberty HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 276 lb (125 kg) 04/05/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Brian Casteel
#135 WR
Covina, CA Charter Oak HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 06/11/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Scott Young
#51 S
La Mesa, CA Helix HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 06/15/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Troy Young
#56 S
Mobile, AL Mobile Christian HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 07/23/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kylan Wilborn
#70 DE
Sherman Oaks, CA Notre Dame HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 04/05/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Joshua Brown
#27 ILB
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Polytechnic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 243 lb (110 kg) 06/12/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Malik Housman
#69 CB
Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 06/20/2016 (Committed, Walk-On) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bryce Wolma
#31 TE-Y
Saline, MI Saline HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 04/06/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Edgar Burrola
#77 OT
Las Vegas, NV Desert Pines HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 295 lb (134 kg) 06/08/2016 (Walk-On, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Drew Dixon
#80 ATH
Tucson, AZ Sabino HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 199 lb (90 kg) 06/05/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Rhett Rodriguez
#39 QB-DT
Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 01/16/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Xavier Bell
#74 S
Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 06/17/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tony Wallace
CB
Las Vegas, NV Desert Pines HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 12/17/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Rhedi Short
#111 CB
Los Angeles, CA Cathedral HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 07/03/2016 (Enrolled, Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #21   Rivals: #15  247Sports: #23  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 12, 2017.
  • "2017 Arizona Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  • "2017 Player Commitments – Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  • "2017 Arizona Wildcats football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 12, 2017.

Source:

Incoming transfers

In addition to the 2017 recruiting class, Arizona did add four transfers, which includes eligible for the current season, to the 2017 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

Spring practice

Spring game

The 2017 Wildcats had spring practice from February 2017 to March 2, 2017. The 2017 Arizona football spring game will take place in Tucson, AZ at a date and time to be determined.

DateTimeSpring GameSiteTVResultAttendance
March 2, 2017Navy/Blue vs. Red/WhiteArizona StadiumTucson, AZP12N37-21-

Fall practice

Fall camp is scheduled for August.

Pac-12 Media Days

Pac-12 media days are set for July 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Returning starters

Arizona returns 30 starters in 2017, including 14 on offense, 9 on defense, and 7 on special teams.

Projecting Returning Starters 2017

Indicates player was a starter in 2016 but missed all of 2017 due to injury.

Personnel

Roster

2017 Arizona Wildcats roster
Quarterbacks
  • 4 Rhett Rodriguez (H), Freshman
  • 10 Zach Werlinger, RS junior
  • 11 K'Hari Lane, Freshman
  • 13 Brandon Dawkins, RS junior
  • 14 Khalil Tate, Sophomore
  • 15 Donavan Tate, Freshman
  • 17 Andrew Tovar, Freshman

Running backs

  • 23 Gary Brightwell, Freshman
  • 23 J. J. Taylor, RS freshman
  • 25 Jamardre Cobb, RS junior
  • 28 Nick Wilson (C), Senior
  • 32 Jake Laudenslager, RS freshman
  • 33 Nathan Tilford, Freshman
  • 34 Zach Green (C), RS senior
  • 35 Dakota Poe, Freshman
  • 36 Noah Pittenger, Freshman
  • 38 Brandon Leon, RS sophomore
  • 42 Quincy Wimbish, RS freshman

Wide receivers

  • 1 Drew Dixon, Freshman
  • 2 Tyrell Johnson (C, KR), Senior
  • 5 Brian Casteel, Freshman
  • 6 Shun Brown (KR/PR), Junior
  • 7 DeVaughn Cooper, RS freshman
  • 9 Tony Ellison (PR), RS junior
  • 18 Cedric Peterson (KR), RS sophomore
  • 19 Shawn Poindexter (C), Senior
  • 24 Darick Holmes Jr., RS sophomore
  • 40 Thomas Reid III, RS freshman
  • 80 Isaiah Randle, Freshman
  • 82 Donovan Walker, RS junior
  • 84 Isaiah Lovett, Freshman
  • 86 Stanley Berryhill, Freshman
  • 87 Zach Benjamin (C), RS senior
  • 89 Donovan Moore, RS junior
 

Tight ends

  • 8 Trevor Wood, RS junior
  • 12 Bryce Gilbert, Freshman
  • 81 Bryce Wolma, Freshman
  • 85 Jamie Nunley, RS freshman

Offensive linemen

  • 50 Josh McCauley, RS freshman
  • 53 Jon Jacobs, RS freshman
  • 54 Bryson Cain (OT),

Injured RS freshman

  • 55 Levi Walton, RS junior
  • 58 Layth Friekh (C), Senior
  • 64 Nathan Elridge, RS sophomore
  • 67 Gerhard de Beer (C), RS senior
  • 69 Christian Boettcher, RS junior
  • 70 Thiyo Lukusa, Redshirt Sophomore
  • 72 Edgar Burrola, Freshman
  • 74 Alex Kosinski, RS sophomore
  • 75 Michael Eletise (OT), RS freshman
  • 76 Cody Creason, RS sophomore
  • 77 Maisen Knight, Junior
  • 78 Jacob Alsadek (C), RS senior
  • 79 Tyson Gardner, Freshman

Defensive end

  • 14 Kylan Wilborn, Freshman
  • 20 Jose Ramirez, Freshman
  • 32 DeAndre' Miller (C), RS senior
  • 39 Francisco Nelson, RS freshman
  • 51 Lee Anderson III, Sophomore
  • 52 Jalen Harris, Freshman
  • 59 My-King Johnson, Freshman
  • 82 Dante Blissit, Freshman
  • 86 Justin Belknap, RS sophomore
  • 92 Jack Banda (C), RS senior
 

Defensive linemen

  • 44 Kurtis Brown, Freshman
  • 60 Luca Bruno (C), RS senior
  • 81 Jalen Cochran,

Injured RS freshman

  • 90 Matt Thomas, RS sophomore
  • 91 Finton Connolly, RS sophomore
  • 93 Parker Zellers (C),RS senior
  • 94 Sione Tuafauela (DT), Junior
  • 96 Marcus Griffin (C), RS junior
  • 98 Larry Tharpe Jr., RS junior
  • 99 Dereck Boles, RS junior

Linebackers

  • 1 Tony Fields II, Freshman
  • 5 Gavin Robertson Jr., RS freshman
  • 7 Colin Schooler, Freshman
  • 12 Josh Brown, Freshman
  • 18 Brandon Rutt, RS junior
  • 26 Anthony Pandy, Freshman
  • 28 Carrington Vaughn,

Injured RS sophomore

  • 34 Jacob Colacion, RS freshman
  • 47 Rourke Freeburg, Freshman
  • 50 Ken Samson, Freshman
  • 53 Richard Merritt, RS freshman
  • 54 Elijah Ruiz, Freshman
  • 56 Rexx Tessler, Freshman

Cornerbacks

  • 2 Lorenzo Burns, RS freshman
  • 8 Antonio Parks, RS freshman
  • 9 Dane Cruikshank (C), RS senior
  • 10 Malcolm Holland, RS sophomore
  • 15 Kwesi Mashack, (C) Senior
  • 17 Jace Whittaker, Junior
  • 25 Sammy Morrison, RS sophomore
  • 30 Antonio Wallace, Freshman
  • 35 Isaiah Strong, RS senior
  • 38 Malik Hausman, Freshman
  • 49 Lee Pitts, RS freshman
  Safeties
  • 3 Jarrius Wallace, RS freshman
  • 6 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (FS), Junior
  • 11 Troy Young, Freshman
  • 13 Chacho Ulloa, Sophomore
  • 19 Scott Young, Freshman
  • 21 Isaiah Hayes, Sophomore
  • 23 Devon Brewer, RS sophomore
  • 25 Anthony Mariscal, RS sophomore
  • 29 Jarvis McCall Jr., (C) RS senior
  • 31 Tristan Cooper, Sophomore
  • 33 Kyeler Burke, Sophomore
  • 37 Xavier Bell, Freshman

Placekickers

Punters

  • 16 Jake Glatting (H), RS junior
  • 26 Matt Aragon, RS sophomore

Long snappers

  • 51 Donald Reiter, RS freshman
  • 56 Nick Reinhardt

Injured, RS junior

  • 61 James Offerman, Freshman


Classes Key:
Fr – Freshman; first year player.
So – Sophomore; second year player.
Jr – Junior; third year player.
Sr – Senior; fourth year player.
BoldTeam captain.
Italics – Left team during the season.
RS – Previously used a redshirt.
Current Redshirt – Redshirt during 2017 season.
Injured – Injured for entire or majority of season and is eligible for a medical redshirt.

Arizona Wildcats roster

*2017 Arizona Football Commits (07/28/2017)
  • Projecting Roster

Coaching staff

Name Position Consecutive season at
Arizona in current position
Rich RodriguezHead coach6th year
Calvin MageeAssociate head coach and co-Offensive coordinator/running backs6th year
Rod SmithOffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach6th year
Vince AmeyDefensive line coach2nd year
Marcel YatesDefensive coordinator and defensive backs coach2nd year
Brian KnorrTight ends coach and special teams coordinator1st year
Theron AychAssistant coach and wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator1st year
Scott BooneAssistant coach and linebackers1st year
Jahmile AddaeAssistant coach and safeties2nd year
Jim MichalczikAssistant coach and OL4th year
Chuck CecilSenior defensive analyst1st year
Chris AllenAssociate athletic director, co-strength/conditioning coach6th year
Reference:[19][20]

Depth chart

Depth Chart Source: 2017 Arizona Wildcats Football Fact Book[23]

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Injury report

PlayerPositionStatusInjuryDate of InjuryDate of Return (Anticipated)
DeAndre MillerLBOutFootSept. 2TBA[24]
Bryson CainOLOut (season)KneeSept. 22018
Jalen CochranDLOut (season)torn pectoral tendonSept. 22018
Nick ReinhardtLSOut (season)KneeSept. 152018
Carrington VaughnLBOut (season)KneeSept. 152018
Jamie NunleyTEOutShoulderSept. 15TBA
Cam DensonWROutFootSept. 2Sept. 9th
Isaiah HayesSOutShoulderSept. 2TBA
Donovan WalkerWROutShoulderSept. 9TBA

Regular season

Schedule

Arizona announced its 2017 football schedule on November 29, 2016. The 2017 Wildcats' schedule consisted of 7 home and 4 away games for the regular season. Arizona hosted nine Pac-12 conference opponents UCLA, Utah, Oregon State and Washington State and traveled to California, Colorado, Oregon, USC and traveled to arch rival Arizona State for the 91st annual Territorial Cup to close out the regular season. Arizona was not scheduled to play Pac-12 North opponents Stanford and Washington in the 2017 regular season.

Arizona's out of conference opponents represented the American, Big Sky, and C-USA. The Wildcats hosted three non–conference games which were against Northern Arizona from the Big Sky and Houston from the American and traveled to El Paso, TX against Texas–El Paso from the C-USA.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 28:00 p.m.Northern Arizona*P12NW 62–2443,620
September 97:30 p.m.Houston*
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPNUL 16–1943,334
September 157:15 p.m.at UTEP*ESPNW 63–1622,133
September 227:30 p.m.No. 23 Utah
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
FS1L 24–3036,651
October 75:00 p.m.at ColoradoP12NW 45–4249,976
October 146:00 p.m.UCLA
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 47–3048,380
October 214:00 p.m.at CaliforniaP12NW 45–44 2OT37,525
October 286:30 p.m.No. 15 Washington Statedagger
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 58–3742,822
November 47:45 p.m.at No. 17 USCNo. 22ESPNL 35–4970,225
November 119:00 p.m.Oregon State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
ESPN2W 49–2840,984
November 185:00 p.m.at OregonP12NL 28–4851,799
November 252:30 p.m.at Arizona StateP12NL 30–4259,385
December 276:30 p.m.vs. Purdue*FOXL 35–3828,436
Schedule Source[25][26]
Legend
 Arizona win
 Arizona loss

Game summaries

Northern Arizona

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –260
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Lumberjacks 7 7 01024
Wildcats 14 20 141462

at Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

  • Date: September 2, 2017
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: cloudy • Temp: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: SW 6 mph (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 43,620
  • Referee: S. Strimling; Umpire: G. Adam; Linesman: J. Stabile; Line judge: M. Feldman; Back judge: J. Morton; Field judge: J. Yock; Side judge: C. Reynard; Center judge: J. Wharrie;
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Kate Scott (play-by-play), Glenn Parker (color)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
595
Passing Yards
89
Rushing Yards
506
Leading Passer
Brandon Dawkins
7/13, 89 yards, 1 TD
Leading Rusher
Brandon Dawkins
7 carries, 92 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Receiver
Tony Ellison
5 rec, 79 yards, 1 TD

To open up the 2017 season, Arizona will host its in-state rival, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks for the non conference home opener in Tucson since 2015. Arizona lead the all-time series with 13–1.

Houston

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +166
Houston Cougars at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Cougars 3 14 2019
Wildcats 3 7 3316

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: September 9, 2017
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 85 • Wind: 7 NW • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 43,334
  • Referee: M. Mothershed; Umpire: C. Weiss; Linesman: K. Mattson; Line judge: M. Dorman; Back judge: J. Nelson; Field judge: M. Hall; Side judge: M. Weseloh; Center judge: T. Druse;
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (color analyst)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
371
Passing Yards
219
Rushing Yards
152
Leading Passer
Brandon Dawkins
17/29, 178 yards
Leading Rusher
J. J. Taylor
17 carries, 87 yards
Leading Receiver
Shun Brown
4 receptions, 79 yards

After playing Northern Arizona, Arizona will host the Houston Cougars for the second non conference game in Tucson. This will be the first meeting between the schools since 1986. Arizona tied the all-time series with 1–1 apiece.

At UTEP

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –24.559
Arizona Wildcats at UTEP Miners
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 35 141463
Miners 0 9 7016

at Sun BowlEl Paso, TX

  • Date: September 15, 2017
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Mid 80s • Wind: Breezy • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 22,133
  • Referee: Dan Gautreaux; Umpire: Ben Young; Linesman: Maia Chaka; Line judge: Thomas Eaton; Back judge: Larry Neal, Jr.; Field judge: Lark Jones; Side judge: Justin Larrew; Center judge: Kevin Randall;
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Adam Amin (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoarcek (color), Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
501
Passing Yards
175
Rushing Yards
326
Leading Passer
Brandon Dawkins
18/21, 155 yards, 3 TDs
Leading Rusher
Brandon Dawkins
14 carries, 133 yards, 3 TDs
Leading Receiver
Tyrell Johnson
4 receptions, 45 yards

After playing Houston, Arizona will travel to El Paso, TX hosts the UTEP Miners for third and final non conference game of the season. This will be the first meeting between the schools since 2003. Arizona lead the all-time series with 38–11–2.

Utah

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +4.560
Utah Utes at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 23 Utes 10 3 14330
Wildcats 3 7 7724

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: September 22, 2017
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 84 • Wind: W 7-10 • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 36,651
  • Referee: Kevin Mar; Umpire: Rick DiBernardo; Linesman: Harold Mitchell; Line judge: Rich Troyer; Back judge: Joe Johnston; Field judge: T. Migchelbrink; Side judge: Bernie Hulscher; Center judge: Randy Campbell;
  • TV announcers (FS1): Brian Custer (play-by-play), Ben Leber (color), Jennifer Hale (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
448
Passing Yards
248
Rushing Yards
200
Leading Passer
Brandon Dawkins
24–42, 248 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTS
Leading Rusher
Brandon Dawkins
18 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receiver
Tony Ellison
6 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

Following its game against UTEP on the road, Arizona will begin its 2017 Pac-12 conference schedule in Tucson, AZ, Arizona to face the Utah Utes for the first Pac-12 south division game of the season. Arizona lose in the previous meeting to Utah 36–23 in Salt Lake City, UT. Arizona trailed the all-time series by Utah, 19–21–2.

at Colorado

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +760
Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 14 7 141045
Buffaloes 7 7 72142

at Folsom FieldBoulder, CO

  • Date: October 7, 2017
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 75 14% • Wind: SW 11 • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 49,976
  • Referee: Mark Duddy; Umpire: Matt Jordan; Linesman: C. Barrett; Line judge: Steven Kovac; Back judge: David Ross; Field judge: Kevin Kieser; Side judge: Shane Anderson; Center judge: Chris Wiggins;
  • TV announcers (P12N): J.B. Long (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (color), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
567
Passing Yards
154
Rushing Yards
413
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
12–13, 154 yards, 1 TD
Leading Rusher
Khalil Tate
14 carries, 327 yards, 4 TDs
Leading Receiver
Tony Ellison
1 reception, 60 yards

After facing Utah and having a bye week, Arizona visited Colorado. The Wildcats lost their previous meeting to the Buffaloes at home 49–24. Arizona entered the game trailing 14–4 in their all-time series.

The biggest headline from this game was the performance of Khalil Tate, who came off the bench after starting quarterback Brandon Dawkins took a late hit out of bounds on the Wildcats' opening possession. Tate proceeded to run for 327 yards, a single-game FBS record for quarterbacks, breaking the previous record of Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch set in 2013.[27]

UCLA

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +3.060
UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 7 16030
Wildcats 17 13 10747

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: October 14, 2017
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 85° • Wind: NNW 6 • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 48,380
  • Referee: S. Strimling; Umpire: F. Villar; Linesman: J. Stabile; Line judge: M. Feldman; Back judge: J. Morton; Field judge: T. Migchelbrink; Side judge: C. Reynard; Center judge: J. Wharrie;
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (color), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
605
Passing Yards
148
Rushing Yards
457
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
9-13, 148 yards, 1 TD
Leading Rusher
Khalil Tate
15 carries, 230 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Receiver
Shun Brown
3 catches, 61 yards

After its game against Colorado on the road, Arizona will face UCLA in Arizona's family weekend game in Tucson, AZ. UCLA defeated Arizona in the previous meeting 24–45 in Pasadena, CA. Arizona trailed the all-time series by UCLA 24–15–2.

at California

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –3.565.5
Arizona Wildcats at California Golden Bears
Period 1 2 34OT2OTTotal
Wildcats 14 7 737745
Golden Bears 7 0 14107644

at Memorial StadiumBerkeley, CA

  • Date: October 21, 2017
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 67° • Wind: NNW 6 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 37,525
  • Referee: M Mothershed; Umpire: R Meisenheimer; Linesman: Kirk Mattson; Line judge: Matt Doman; Back judge: Steve Hudson; Field judge: Michael Hall; Side judge: Mike Weseloh; Center judge: Mike McCabe;
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson (play by play), Yogi Roth (color), Jill Savage (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
511
Passing Yards
166
Rushing Yards
345
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
10–15, 166 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Leading Rusher
Khalil Tate
17 carries, 137 yards, 1 TDs
Leading Receiver
Shun Brown
2 catches, 57 yards, 1 TDs

After its game against UCLA, Arizona will face California in Berkeley, CA for the first non Pac-12 division game of the season. Arizona won the previous meeting at home 49–45 over California in 2014. Arizona has the lead all-time series 16–14–2.

Washington State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona -1.063
Washington State Cougars at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Cougars 7 7 131037
Wildcats 10 13 142158

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: October 28, 2017
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 81 • Wind: NE 6 • Weather: Spotlessly Clear
  • Game attendance: 42,822
  • Referee: Terry Leyden; Umpire: Mike Stephens; Linesman: Rod Ammari; Line judge: Tim Messuri; Back judge: Brad Robinson; Field judge: Shane Standley; Side judge: Gary Reed; Center judge: Douglas Wilson;
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (color), Lewis Johnson (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
585
Passing Yards
275
Rushing Yards
310
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
10–17, 275 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Leading Rusher
J. J. Taylor
13 carries, 152 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Receiver
Jamie Nunley
2 catches, 116 yards, 1 TD

After its game against California on the road, Arizona will face Washington State in Arizona's homecoming game at home. Washington State defeated Arizona in the previous meeting 7–69 in Pullman, WA. Arizona has the lead all-time series 26–16.

at USC

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +7.00
Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
#23 Wildcats 0 6 141535
#17 Trojans 7 14 72149

at LA Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: November 4, 2017
  • Game time: 8:45 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 68°
  • Game attendance: 93,607
  • Referee: M. Duddy; Umpire: T. Schroeder; Linesman: C. Barrett; Line judge: S. Kovac; Back judge: D. Ross; Field judge: K. Kieser; Side judge: S. Anderson; Center judge: M. Richards;
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
380
Passing Yards
146
Rushing Yards
234
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
14–31, 146 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Leading Rusher
Khalil Tate
26 carr, 161 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receiver
Shun Brown
8 rec, 78 yards, 1 TD

After hosting Washington State, Arizona will travel to Los Angeles, CA to face the USC Trojans. Arizona lose in the previous meeting at home to USC 48–14. Arizona trailed the all-time series by USC 32–8.

Oregon State

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –21.50
Oregon State Beavers at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Beavers 0 0 141428
Wildcats 14 14 14749

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: November 11, 2017
  • Game time: 9:15 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 68 • Wind: SSE 3 • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 40,984
  • Referee: Kevin Mar; Umpire: Rick DiBernardo; Linesman: Kirk Mattson; Line judge: Tim Messuri; Back judge: David Ross; Field judge: T. Migchelbrink; Side judge: Bernie Hulscher; Center judge: Randy Campbell;
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • ESPN Box Score / UofA Box Score
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
602
Passing Yards
68
Rushing Yards
534
Leading Passer
Khalil Tate
5–7, 68 yards, 1 INT
Leading Rusher
Khalil Tate
16 car, 206 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Receiver
Tyrell Johnson: 3 rec, 44 yards

at Oregon

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona +3.078
Arizona Wildcats at Oregon Ducks
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 7 14 7028
Ducks 14 14 71348

at Autzen StadiumEugene, OR

Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Leading Passer
Leading Rusher
Leading Receiver

Following its home game finale against Oregon State, Arizona will play its road game against Oregon. Oregon defeated the Wildcats in a top 10 showdown during the prior meeting at 2014 Pac-12 Championship (rematch from 31–24 at Eugene, OR on October 2, 2014), losing 14–51. Arizona trailed the all-time series by Oregon, 25–16.

at Arizona State (Territorial Cup)

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –00
Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils (91st Territorial Cup)
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 14 10 0630
Sun Devils 7 7 21742

at Sun Devil StadiumTempe, AZ

Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Leading Passer
Leading Rusher
Leading Receiver

Following its road finale against Oregon, Arizona will close out the 2017 season facing its arch-rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils, in the 91st meeting of "Territorial Cup" in Tempe, AZ . Arizona won the previous meeting at home over Arizona State 56–35 in last season. Arizona leads the all-time series 49–40–1.

vs. Purdue (Foster Farms Bowl)

Pregame line Over/under
Arizona –00
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Arizona Wildcats (Foster Farms Bowl)
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 14 0 14735
Boilermakers 14 17 0738

at Levi's StadiumSanta Clara, CA

  • Date: December 28, 2017
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. MST
  • TV: FOX
Game information
Statistics
Total Yards
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Leading Passer
Leading Rusher
Leading Receiver

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP23RVRV
CoachesRVRVRV25RVRV
CFPNot released22Not released

Statistics

Team

As of 11/25/2017.

Non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 10 30 9 10 59
Arizona 17 62 31 31 141

Pac-12 opponents

1 2 3 4OT Total
Pac-12 opponents 66 59 113 997 344
Arizona 93 91 87 7614 361

Score total by Quarters

1 2 3 4OT Total
All opponents 76 89 122 1097 403
Arizona 110 153 118 10714 502

Offense

Rushing
NameGPAttGainLossYardsAvgTDLongAvg/G
#2 Tyrell Johnson8379079 yards26.31 TDs558.4
#4 Rhett Rodriguez241314-1 yards-0.21 TDs12-0.5
#6 Shun Brown8122022 yards22.01 TDs222.8
#13 Brandon Dawkins55639739358 yards6.46 TDs6671.6
#14 Khalil Tate669960341,087 yards13.48 TDs82154.3
#25 J. J. Taylor8925289519 yards5.64 TDs7964.9
#28 Nick Wilson6693618353 yards5.13 TDs4658.8
#33 Nathan Tilford*5121171116 yards9.72 TDs6523.2
#34 Zach Green8542781277 yards5.16 TDs3739.6
#38 Brandon Leon81267067 yards5.61 TDs109.9
TEAM5407-7 yards-1.80 TDs0-1.4
Total83762,8221132,709 yards7.232 TDs82338.6
Passing
NameGPAtt-Cmp-IntQBRPctYdsTDLngAvg/G
#4 Rhett Rodriguez21–1–0184.0100%10 yards0 TDs10

5.0

#13 Brandon Dawkins542–63–0125.262.3%670 yards5 TDs43134.0
#14 Khalil Tate646–67–3187.568.7%784 yards6 TDs68130.7
#15 Donovan Tate21–1–0184.0100%10 yards0 TDs105.0
Total8114–175–6149.765.1%1,474 yards11 TDs68184.2
Receiving
NameGPAttYardsAvgTDLongAvg/G
#2 Tyrell Johnson813155 yards11.90 TDs3218.4
#3 Cam Denson115 yards5.00 TDs55.0
#6 Shun Brown824353 yards14.74 TDs5644.1
#8 Trevor Wood516 yards6.01 TDs61.2
#9 Tony Ellison822395 yards18.02 TDs6049.4
#18 Cedric Peterson8746 yards6.60 TDs147.7
#19 Shawn Poindexter89131 yards14.60 TDs4316.4
#25 J. J. Taylor8717 yards2.41 TDs82.1
#28 Nick Wilson616 yards6.00 TDs61.2
#81 Bryce Wolma824212 yards8.82 TDs2226.5
#85 Jamie Nunley64138 yards34.51 TDs6823.0
#92 Jack Banda8110 yards10.00 TDs101.2
Total81141,474 yards12.911 TDs68184.2

Defense

Name GP Tackles Sacks Passing Defense Interceptions Fumbles Blkd
Kick
SoloAstTotalTFL-YdsNo-YdsBrUpQBHNo.-YdsAvgTDLongRcv-YdsFF
#1 Tony Fields II*62215373.0–27 yards3.0–27 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#2 Lorenzo Burns6289370.5–2 yards0–0 yards301–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#4 Antonio Parks64040–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#5 Gavin Robertson Jr.32020–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#6 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles6218290–0 yards0–0 yards103–5 yards0.00 TDs02–000
#7 Colin Schooler*6215263.0–11 yards1.0–9 yards001–53 yards0.00 TDs00–010
#8 Trevor Wood40110–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#9 Dane Cruikshank6215263.0–5 yards0–0 yards001–1 yards0.00 TDs00–010
#10 Malcolm Holland62020–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#12 Joshua Brown20000–0 yards0–0 yards020–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#13 Chacho Ulloa25051.0–2 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#14 Kylan Wilborn*6190197.0–54 yards5.0–47 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs01–030
#15 Kwesi Mashack66062.0–3 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#16 Jake Glatting60110–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#17 Jace Whittaker6134170.5–1 yards0–0 yards702–70 yards0.01 TDs00–000
#18 Brandon Rutt6138211.5–3 yards1.0–2 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#19 Scottie Young Jr.*62210323.0–7 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#19 Shawn Poindexter61010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#25 J. J. Taylor61010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#26 Anthony Pandy43031.0–5 yards1.0–5 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#27 Sammy Morrison53030–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#28 Carrington Vaughn12020–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#29 Jarvis McCall Jr.42130–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#31 Tristan Cooper62130–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#32 DeAndre’ Miller26170–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#33 Nathan Tilford52130–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#34 Jacob Colacion62020–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#40 Thomas Reid III21010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#44 Kurtis Brown*65272.0–4 yards1.0–2 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#49 Jalen Harris*43140–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#51 Lee Anderson III61010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#56 Nick Reinhardt11010–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#60 Luca Bruno574110–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#86 Justin Belknap69092.0–13 yards2.0–13 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs01–9 yards00
#91 Finton Connolly64482.5–11 yards0.5–5 yards010–0 yards0.00 TDs01–000
#93 Parker Zellers473100–0 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#96 Marcus Griffin30000–0 yards0–0 yards100–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#98 Larry Tharpe Jr.66281.5–5 yards0.5–4 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
#99 Dereck Boles*6138210.5–1 yards0–0 yards000–0 yards0.00 TDs00–000
Total62809437434–154 yards15–114 yards2038–129 yards0.01 TDs05–9 yards50

Special teams

Awards and honors

Preseason award watch lists

  • Nathan Eldridge
Rimington Trophy
Wuerffel Trophy
  • Brandon Dawkins
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Senior Bowl

Weekly awards

Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Davey O’Brien Great 8, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Davey O’Brien Great 8 (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
Davey O’Brien Great 8 (3), vs Washington State (10/28/17)
CFPA National Performer of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Rose Bowl: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Rose Bowl: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (2), vs Washington State (10/28/17)
Las Vegas Bowl: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Las Vegas Bowl: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (2), at California (10/21/17)
Las Vegas Bowl: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (3), vs Washington State (10/28/17)
Athlon Sports: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Athlon Sports: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (2), at California (10/21/17)
Athlon Sports: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (3), vs Washington (10/28/17)
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (3), at California (10/21/17)
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (4), vs Washington State (10/28/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (3), at California (10/21/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (4), vs Oregon State (11/11/17)
  • Brandon Dawkins (QB)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), at UTEP (09/15/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), vs. Houston (09/09/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (3), vs. Oregon State (11/11/17)
  • Zach Green (RB)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at California (10/21/17)
  • TJ Johnson (WR)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
  • Shawn Poindexter (WR)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
  • Shun Brown (WR)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), at UTEP (09/15/17)
  • Nathan Eldridge (OL)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
  • Christian Boettcher (OL)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at California (10/21/17)
Student Player of the Week, vs Utah (09/22/17)
Student Player of the Week, at UTEP (09/15/17)
  • Bryce Wolma (TE)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at UTEP (09/15/17)
Student Player of the Week, vs Washington (10/28/17)
  • Kwesi Mashack (CB)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Houston (09/09/17)
Student Player of the Week, at Colorado (10/07/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs UCLA (10/14/17)
  • Antonio Parks (CB)
Student Player of the Week, vs NAU (09/02/17)
  • Finton Connolly (DL)
Student Player of the Week, at California (10/07/17)
  • Dereck Boles (DL)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Oregon State (11/11/17)
  • Luca Bruno (DL)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Oregon State (11/11/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Houston (09/09/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Houston (09/09/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), at UTEP (09/15/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (3), at California (10/21/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (4), vs. Oregon State (11/11/17)
Athlon Sports: Pac-12 Defensive Freshman Player of the Week, at California (10/21/17)
Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week, at California (10/21/17)
  • Kylan Wilborn (LB)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at UTEP (09/15/17)
Helmet Award Player of the Week (2), vs UCLA (10/14/17)
  • Chacho Ulloa (S)
Student Player of the Week, vs UCLA (10/14/17)
  • Jarrius Wallace (S)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, at California (10/21/17)
  • Lucas Havarisik (PK)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. NAU (09/02/17)
Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week, vs Washington State (10/28/17)
  • Josh Pollack (PK)
Helmet Award Player of the Week, vs. Houston (09/09/17)
  • Jake Glatting (P)
Student Player of the Week, vs Houston (09/09/17)

Yearly awards

*Maxwell Award semifinalist
*Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist
*Walter Camp Player of the Year Award semifinalist
*Manning Award finalist
*AP Pac-12 Newcomer Player of the Year (2017)
Pac-12 Offensive Freshman Player of the Year
Pac-12 Defensive Freshman Player of the Year

All-Americans

Each year several publications release lists of their ideal "team". The athletes on these lists are referred to as All-Americans. The NCAA recognizes five All-American lists. They are the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News (SN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF). If a player is selected to the first team of three publications he is considered a consensus All-American, if a player is selected to the first team of all five publications he is considered a unanimous All-American.

College Football News Pac-12 Top 30 (2017)

  • Nathan Eldridge
All-Pac-12 AP 2nd team (2017)
  • Kylan Wilborn
All-Pac-12 AP 2nd team (2017)
USA Today Freshman All American (2017)
USA Today Freshman All American (2017)
ESPN Freshman All American (2017)
247sports Freshman All American (2017)
All-Pac-12 AP 2nd team (2017)
ESPN Freshman All American (2017)
247sports Freshman All American (2017)
  • Lorenzo Burns
College Football News All-Pac-12 (2017)
College Football News Pac-12 Top 30 (2017)

Key:
First team
Consensus All-American
Unanimous All-American

All-Pac-12 teams

All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)
  • Shun Brown
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)
  • Nate Eldridge
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2017)

All-Academic Teams

NCAA Academic All-Americans

All-Pac-12 Academic

All-Pac-12 Academic Honorable Mention (2017)
  • Branden Leon (RB)
All-Pac-12 Academic Honorable Mention (2017)
  • Jamie Nunley (TE)
All-Pac-12 Academic Honorable Mention (2017)
  • Christian Boettcher (OL)
All-Pac-12 Academic First Team (2017)
  • Malcolm Holland (CB)
All-Pac-12 Academic First Team (2017)
  • Jake Glatting (P)
All-Pac-12 Academic Second Team (2017)
  • Josh Pollack (PK)
All-Pac-12 Academic Honorable Mention (2017)

National winners

Record broken

Honors and Awards Source: 2017 Arizona Media Notes[28] (unless otherwise noted)

Players in the 2018 NFL draft

Player Position Round Pick NFL club
Dane CruikshankCB5152Tennessee Titans

Media affiliates

Radio

TV

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