RB Ismail Mahdi and LB Max Harris are officially BACK in Tucson thanks to the latest NCAA eligibility ruling, giving the Wildcats some much-needed experience on both sides of the ball heading into the 2026 season. What does their return mean and does the additional depth change the floor OR ceiling of this team? Justin Spears from the Arizona Daily Star and ESPN Tucson joins to break it all down and dive into everything we’re seeing out at fall camp: – Who’s taking control of the backup QB battle behind Noah Fifita? – Which players are already turning heads early in camp? – Any surprise standouts or under-the-radar names to watch? – How Mahdi and Harris fit into the rotation right away
RB Ismail Mahdi and LB Max Harris are officially BACK in Tucson thanks to the latest NCAA eligibility ruling, giving the Wildcats some much-needed experience on both sides of the ball heading into the 2026 season. What does their return mean and does the additional depth change the floor OR ceiling of this team?
Justin Spears from the Arizona Daily Star and ESPN Tucson joins to break it all down and dive into everything we’re seeing out at fall camp:
– Who’s taking control of the backup QB battle behind Noah Fifita?
– Which players are already turning heads early in camp?
– Any surprise standouts or under-the-radar names to watch?
– How Mahdi and Harris fit into the rotation right away
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