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Here are some takeaways from the opening day of spring ball for Arizona, which lasted 14 periods: 

* The offense has a different pace under new offensive coordinator Seth Doege. Arizona's receivers and tight ends worked on shorter routes and screens throughout Tuesday's practice. With the additions of New Mexico transfer Luke Wysong and Washington State transfer Kris Hutson at slot receiver and Chris Hunter III returning, quarterback Noah Fifita's average depth of target (ADOT) could drop from the 8.7 yards he averaged in 2024, but it could translate to more yards after catch — and more points. The uptempo, no-huddle concept is be a stark contrast to the slow-developing plays that required precise execution. 

* Kansas State transfer Tre Spivey III, son of former Arizona Diamondback and Tucson Sidewinder Junior Spivey, was a starter at "X" receiver, the position previously played by Tetairoa McMillan. Replacing arguably the best receiver in program history isn't a simple task, but the 6-4, 213-pound Spivey looks the part of Arizona's next big-bodied standout at receiver.

* Arizona’s first offensive line group was left tackle Michael Wooten, Georgia Tech transfer Jordan Brown at left guard, redshirt junior center Grayson Stovall, returning starter Alexander Doost at right guard and redshirt freshman Matthew Lado at right tackle. Texas Tech transfer Ty Buchanan (6-6, 314 pounds) and Michigan transfer Tristan Bounds (6-8, 291 pounds) were also a tackle tandem.

* Stovall, Hawaii transfer Ka'ena Decambra and Portland State transfer Isaac Perez rotated at center on Tuesday. Stovall has been the backup to Josh Baker for the last three seasons. Decambra played right guard and tackle at Hawaii. Perez played left guard and center at Portland State. 

* Linebacker Taye Brown intercepted Wisconsin transfer quarterback Braedyn Locke during a 7-on-7 period.

* Arizona added freshman running back Cornelius Warren III to its roster for the spring. Warren, who also plays slot receiver, just finished his senior season at North Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Texas, where he rushed for 3,341 yards and 48 touchdowns in three seasons. Warren also had 37 receptions for 580 yards and four touchdowns. Warren led North Crowley to an undefeated season (16-0) and a Class 6A state championship, a 50-21 win over Austin Westlake at AT&T Stadium. Warren had 23 carries for 217 yards and a touchdown in the state championship.

* Arizona left tackle Rhino Tapa’atoutai, defensive back Treydan Stukes, wide receiver Devin Hyatt, Richardson, linebacker Leviticus Su’a, freshman defensive back and in-state product Dajon Hinton and walk-on tight end Chase Randall are out for the spring to recover from injuries to be ready for the 2025 season.