Photos: University of Arizona football training camp rolls into Week 3
The Wildcats enter week their third week of training camp with an evening workout at Davis Sports Center / Tomey Practice Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Nela Taliauli (32) drops on a loose ball working on fumble recoveries as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 13, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jay'Vion Cole (8) sends a ball flying on his run through a tacking drill as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 13, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan watches as the team works out during an indoor session of preseason camp on Aug. 13, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Malachi Bailey (44) rolls to his feet as the defensive unit runs through a tackling drill during preseason training camp, Aug. 13, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio (42) trots through the final stages of the team’s warm up during preseason training camp, Aug. 13, 2025.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi eyes his course while working on ball security as the team works out during preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Gavin Hunter (23) punches the ball free from the pad in a tackling drill as the team works out during preseason training camp, Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Javin Whatley (6) makes the grab over a pad as the receivers run through a drill during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita cranks a throw to the corner, working with the receivers during preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona cornerback Michael Dansby locks onto a throw coming his way while running agility drills with the other DBs during preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona linebacker Leviticus Su’a, left, and running back Wesley Yarbrough tangle while working on pass rush and blocking in preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Coleman Patmon (26) tracks down a throw in his direction as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats running back Anthony Wilhite (28) lines up his target working on blocking during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats linebacker Taye Brown (6) knocks the ball loose from the pad, running tackling drills with the defense at training camp, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona Wildcats tight end Tyler Powell (87) offers some light resistance for tight end Sam Olson (84) honing his over the shoulder hands as the team works out during preseason training camp, Aug. 12.
Arizona Wildcats running back Ismail Mahdi makes the cut back through the wicket as the team works out during preseason training camp, Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith, right, keeps track of defensive back Jack Luttrell as the DB’s run coverage drills, Aug. 12, 2025
Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Rhino Tapa’atoutai (59) offers up some low fives as the team runs through stretches during preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona football head coach Brent Brennan works his way through his players at preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Brandon Phelps (18) makes the leap to a ball thrown over a distracting pad as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) bounces to the tunes being blasted over the PA during the team’s stretch, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tucson.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Notes and takeaways from Arizona football's 11th training camp practice.
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes — aka "Unc" — "does everything right." Plus, Genesis Smith "has really emerged as a vocal leader."
Arizona's defense came up with five interceptions between 7-on-7 and team periods on Wednesday.
The game-day experience at Arizona Stadium will be a bit different this fall. The changes include a pregame concert series, lowered prices for concession items and on-field suites.
Brent Brennan is "really good at bringing people together and have players play hard for him," said Arizona defensive assistant Dakari Monroe, who played for Brennan at San Jose State.