

Recent court rulings are reshaping college football eligibility—and it could have major implications for Arizona.
Two starters to return?
Could Arizona see the return of last year’s starting running back Ismail Mahdi? Or another starter on last year’s team in linebacker Max Harris? How much of a difference their return would make both make for Brent Brennan’s squad in 2026?
Another Awaka?!
Plus, we dive into the basketball recruiting as Kamsi Awaka—younger brother of Wildcat legend Tobe Awaka—has officially named Arizona in his top five, along with Michigan, Michigan State, UConn & Florida. What does this mean for Tommy Lloyd’s program? And how real are the Wildcats’ chances of landing another Awaka in Tucson?
