Wildcats Secondary Gets Boost | Arizona Wildcats Football News

Arizona Wildcats are firing on all cylinders this season, returning 18 of last year’s 22 starters—including QB Noah Fifita and RB Ismail Mahdi—while coach Brent Brennan praises the program’s player retention. The secondary, however, is rebuilding after losing three draft picks, but new transfers Dwight Bootle II and Malcolm Hartzog Jr.—former Nebraska teammates—are stepping in with high expectations. Defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales raves about Hartzog, calling him one of the best man-coverage corners he’s ever seen, thanks to his proven track record: 100+ tackles, 8 interceptions, and a game-winning pick last year. The Wildcats kick off their season Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 PM MT vs. Northern Arizona—stream it on ESPN+. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a35bd3554ad12b1