Arizona football training camp emphasizes deep running back rotation

The Arizona Wildcats are entering the upcoming season with significant depth in their running back corps. Following a trend in college football where workhorse backs are becoming rare, Arizona aims to utilize a rotation of multiple ball carriers.

The backfield includes returning player Ismail Mahdi, who led the team last season with 859 rushing yards, and recent additions such as Marshall transfer Antwan Roberts. Other contributors expected to see regular action include sophomores Cornelius Warren and Wesley Yarbrough. Running backs coach Lyle Moevao indicated that the program plans to evaluate and rotate these six players to maintain competition and effectiveness.