For Arizona's 11th practice of training camp, the Wildcats split time between the Davis Sports Center, Dick Tomey Practice Fields and Arizona Stadium Tuesday evening.
Here are notes and takeaways from another night practice in Tucson:
* Alcorn State transfer defensive end Malachi Bailey, after a quiet spring, has become one of the most improved players for the Wildcats this training camp. Bailey tackled running back Kedrick Reescano in the backfield for a loss. Bailey had another TFL in another period.
* Arizona had a red zone team period to end practice, which featured touchdown passes from quarterback Noah Fifita to Kris Hutson and Tre Spivey III in the corner of the end zone. Spivey high-pointed a pass over cornerback Ayden Garnes in the left corner of the end zone and tapped one foot inbounds. Several plays later, Garnes had a near interception.
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* Backup quarterback Braedyn Locke threw a touchdown pass to freshman receiver Gio Richardson and ran for a touchdown on a quarterback draw.
* Defensive end Tre Smith sacked Fifita in the red zone period. Reserve cornerback Johno Price, who was on the other end of on Monday, had a pass deflection.
* The red zone period ended with a touchdown run from freshman running back Wesley Yarbrough.
Photos: University of Arizona football training camp rolls into Week 3
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Nela Taliauli (32) drops on a loose ball working on fumble recoveries as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 13, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jay'Vion Cole (8) sends a ball flying on his run through a tacking drill as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 13, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona football head coach Brent Brennan watches as the team works out during an indoor session on Aug. 13, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Malachi Bailey (44) rolls to his feet as the defensive unit runs through a tackling drill during their pre-season training camp, August 13, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio (42) trots through the final stages of the team’s warm up during preseason training camp, Aug. 13, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) eyes his course while working on ball security as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Gavin Hunter (23) punches the ball free from the pad in a tackling drill as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, Aug. 12.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Javin Whatley (6) makes the grab over a pad as the receivers run through a drill during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ABOVE: Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) cranks a throw to the corner, working with the receivers during their preseason training camp on Aug. 12. LEFT: Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Rhino Tapa’atoutai (59) offers up some low fives as the team runs through stretches.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Michael Dansby (25) locks onto a throw his way running agility drills with the other backs at their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Leviticus Su’a, left, and running back Wesley Yarbrough tangle while working on pass rush and blocking in preseason training camp on Aug. 12, 2025.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Coleman Patmon (26) tracks down a throw in his direction as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats running back Anthony Wilhite (28) lines up his target working on blocking during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats linebacker Taye Brown (6) knocks the ball loose from the pad running tackling drills with the defense at their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats tight end Tyler Powell (87) overs some light resistance for tight end Sam Olson (84) honing his over the shoulder hands as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) makes the cut back through the wicket as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12), left, keeps track of defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) as the DB’s run some coverage drills, Aug. 12.
Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Rhino Tapa’atoutai (59) offers up some low fives as the team runs through stretches during preseason training camp on Aug. 12.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan works his way through his players getting loosened up for a pre-season training camp session, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Brandon Phelps (18) makes the leap to a ball thrown over a distracting pad as the team works out during their pre-season training camp, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) bounces to the tunes being blasted over the PA during the team’s stretch, August 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports
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