Sumlin, 56, is entering his third season as UA coach. The school stated that follow-up tests were administered after the positive result “to ensure validity and subsequent confirmation” of the initial finding. Sumlin has entered self-isolation, a contact-tracing protocol has been initiated and he has not experienced any symptoms, according to the university.

“My family and I have been aggressive in our efforts to remain safe and healthy throughout the past seven months,” Sumlin said in a news release. “My positive test result, while a shock, is a stark reminder of how we must all remain vigilant in our focus on hand washing, physical distancing and face coverings.

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“I am feeling well and will be engaged in our ramp-up activities on a virtual basis until I complete the isolation protocol. I look forward to being back on (the) field in time to begin preparing for the season.”

Arizona is scheduled to open training camp Friday. The Wildcats’ opener is slated for Nov. 7 at Utah.

The school determined through contact tracing that Sumlin’s tested result was “not related to any team activities, and no close contacts were identified within the football program.” The team’s “ramp-up” activities remain on schedule as of now.

The UA did not announce who would take over as interim coach while Sumlin is away from the team, should that be required. First-year defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads would be a logical candidate. Rhoads was the head coach at Iowa State from 2009-15.

Sumlin is the third head coach from a Power Five conference who is known to have tested positive for COVID-19. UCLA coach Chip Kelly had it in late March, the Los Angeles Times reported. Florida State coach Mike Norvell missed the Seminoles’ Sept. 26 game against Miami after testing positive. He returned to the sideline last week.

It's unclear exactly how long Sumlin will have to self-isolate. Based on CDC and Pac-12 guidelines, he likely will be out 10-14 days, assuming his condition doesn't worsen.

Sumlin has been a strong advocate for following medical guidelines and safety protocols since the coronavirus pandemic shut down spring practice in March. One UA player, offensive tackle Edgar Burrola, has been suspended for failing to follow the protocols.

Sumlin has praised the procedures and precautions taken by the school, which has been at the forefront of the antigen testing that enabled the Pac-12 to relaunch the 2020 football season. But shortly after the conference announced Aug. 11 that it was postponing the season, Sumlin warned of the uncertainties that lay ahead.

“As you start to add more and more people to the mix, the community and everything else, you don't know what's going to happen,” Sumln said.

The Wildcats are 9-15 through two seasons under Sumlin, who came to Tucson after six seasons at Texas A&M. Arizona was 4-1 last season before ending the year with seven straight losses.

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