For Arizona's dozenth practice, lightning forced the Wildcats to move from Arizona Stadium to the Davis Sports Center — again. Monsoon, amirite?
As a result, Arizona's punting segment had four kicks bounce off the ceiling at Davis Sports Center.Â
Here are more notes and takeaways from the 12th practice, as Arizona shifts to Week 3 of training camp:Â
* Arizona's defense had a productive day in 7-on-7 and team periods. The defense produced five interceptions — two of them were tipped off pass-catchers' hands. Safety Quinn Olson intercepted quarterback Noah Fifita's pass that was tipped off Kris Hutson's hands. Safety Genesis Smith had an interception, while cornerback Jay'Vion Cole had a pass breakup in a 7-on-7 period.Â
* In a team period, cornerback Michael Dansby intercepted Fifita on a deep pass at the 1-yard line while covering Hutson. Cole also had an interception that was off the hands of tight end Tyler Powell. Alongside Taye Brown, redshirt freshman linebacker Jabari Mann took reps with the first defense. Mann intercepted walk-on quarterback Mason Bray for a touchdown and a tackle for no gain.
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* Fifita threw an over-the-shoulder touchdown pass to Hutson with Dansby in coverage. Fifita's connected on multiple passes over the middle with Javin "Nunu" Whatley. Fifita avoided a sack on the final pass to Whatley. Between maneuvering around the pocket, passes over the middle in tight windows through traffic, screen passes and deep balls, Fifita looks sharp — and the route concepts are tailored for the receivers' skillsets.Â
* Arizona defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea had two sacks in the final team period.
* Arizona kickers Michael Salgado-Medina and Tyler Prasuhn both went 3-for-4 kicking field goals. Salgado-Medina missed from 40 yards out, but made a 35-, 44- and 48-yard field goal. Prasuhn's miss was from 44 yards, but made his 35-, 40- and 55-yard attempts.Â
* Rich Rodriguez-era quarterback BJ Denker attended practice on Wednesday.Â
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 football head coach Brent Brennan works his way through his players at preseason training camp on Aug. 12.
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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