Arizona players Ismail Mahdi and Max Harris gain eligibility for BYU game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris will be available to play against No. 15 BYU following a court hearing that granted them eligibility. Mahdi served as the team's leading rusher last season, while Harris was the third-leading tackler. The legal ruling clears both athletes for participation ahead of the upcoming matchup. Sources confirmed the status of both players on September 11, 2026. Their return provides depth to the Arizona roster for the game against the ranked opponent.
- •Ismail Mahdi and Max Harris gain eligibility following a court hearing
- •Mahdi led Arizona in rushing yards during the previous season
- •Max Harris was the third-leading tackler for the team last season
- •Both players are available for the upcoming game against No. 15 BYU
- 7:53 PMESPN NCAAF — Sources: Arizona RB Mahdi, LB Harris set to play vs. BYU after court ruling
- 7:33 PMCBS Sports — Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris among 3 players added to roster ahead of critical game vs. BYU
"Arizona's leading rusher last season, Ismail Mahdi, and third-leading tackler Max Harris are set to play against No. 15 BYU after gaining eligibility through a court hearing, sources told ESPN.
"Mahdi, Harris and punter Sullivan Moon were cleared to travel to face No. 15 BYU after a judge granted a temporary restraining order
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 11, 2026, 7:53 PMSources: Arizona RB Mahdi, LB Harris set to play vs. BYU after court ruling
Arizona's leading rusher last season, Ismail Mahdi, and third-leading tackler Max Harris are set to play against No. 15 BYU after gaining eligibility through a court hearing, sources told ESPN.
- CBS SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:33 PMArizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris among 3 players added to roster ahead of critical game vs. BYU
Mahdi, Harris and punter Sullivan Moon were cleared to travel to face No. 15 BYU after a judge granted a temporary restraining order
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