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Arizona football veterans Tyler Powell, Tre Smith, and Tristan Bounds return for 2026 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Arizona football veterans Tyler Powell, Tre Smith, and Tristan Bounds return for 2026 opener

Summary

Arizona football expects to have tight end Tyler Powell, defensive lineman Tre Smith, and offensive lineman Tristan Bounds available for the 2026 season opener against NAU on September 5. Powell missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury, while Smith and Bounds faced similar setbacks in previous years. Each player has worked diligently to return to full strength, participating in summer preparations and training. The Wildcats' roster gains valuable experience with their return, adding depth at key positions as the team looks to build on the previous season.

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•Tyler Powell suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2025.
•Tre Smith underwent shoulder surgery after four games last season.
•Tristan Bounds injured his ankle in a win at Cincinnati last year.
•All three players are on track to start against NAU.
•Their experience will bolster Arizona's lineup for the upcoming season.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona football: Trio of veterans back at full strength following long injury rehabs

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When Arizona opened the 2025 season against Hawaii last August, its starting lineup on offense and defense was dictated by how well those players performed during training camp. Of the 22 starters in that opener, seven would go on to start every game and three more would appear in all 13 contests, while most of […]
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