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Six Arizona players earn preseason Big 12 honors from Phil Steele

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Six Arizona players earn preseason Big 12 honors from Phil Steele

Summary

Six Arizona Wildcats have received All-Big 12 honors from Phil Steele Magazine ahead of the 2026 season. Senior quarterback Noah Fifita leads the group with first team recognition, also a Heisman contender. Other honored players include offensive lineman Alexander Doost, linebacker Taye Brown, and defensive back Jay’Vion Cole on the second team, while Mays Pese and Chase Kennedy made the fourth team. Arizona's 2026 schedule features notable matchups including road games against Texas Tech and BYU, and the Territorial Cup against Arizona State.

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•Noah Fifita named first-team All-Big 12 and Heisman contender.
•Alexander Doost, Taye Brown, and Jay’Vion Cole received second-team honors.
•Mays Pese and Chase Kennedy made the fourth team.
•Arizona's season opener is against NAU on Sept. 5.
•Wildcats face ASU in the Territorial Cup game.

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Six players from the Arizona football squad have earned All-Big 12 honors from Phil Steele Magazine heading into the 2026 season. The group is highlighted by senior Heisman contender quarterback Noah Fifita who earned first team honors. Redshirt junior offensive lineman Alexander Doost, senior linebacker Taye Brown, and redshirt senior defensive back Jay’Vion Cole were […]
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