Arizona released its injury report for tomorrow night's game and all things considered it's not that bad. Nothing on the list is too surprising this week as we have already mentioned a couple of the names in the last couple days. Here is a rundown of this week's injury report with more who we think will play.
Probable
He didn't get to play in his team's return to El Paso last week, but receiver Donovan Walker (shoulder) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against Utah. If the Utes force Arizona to pass the ball more Walker can benefit since he has the ability to extend the field and make plays deep. He is not someone who is going to dramatically change the game plan but having him out there is better than not having him.
Questionable
A couple of guys spending time on the injury report this season are on it again this week with tight end Trevor Wood (ankle) and defensive lineman Parker Zellers (ankle) still dealing with the same injury. We'll start with Wood, and when Arizona starts to use a defensive end at tight end it becomes clear there are some issues and because of that I don't believe you'll see Wood out there tomorrow night. The fact that he has had the injury for a few weeks and still isn't being upgraded tells you what you need to know.
Zellers didn't look good on the trip last week to El Paso and had a serious limp pregame eventually ending up as a scratch for the game because of it. I think there's a better chance he plays this week, but there is no guarantee and like Wood if things were truly better I think you would see him upgraded.
Doubtful
None
Out
The list of players out for Friday night's game features some usual suspects. Receiver Cam Denson (foot), safety Isaiah Hayes (shoulder), linebacker DeAndre' Miller (foot) and tight end Jamie Nunley (shoulder) are all out for the Utah game but none are truly surprising. Miller is of course the big one since he would be in position to contribute the most this week, but Arizona is going to give him the game off and see where things are at after the bye week.
That always felt like the plan all along and the Wildcats are sticking to it. Denson is someone that Arizona is likely going to just redshirt now with that foot injury continuing to flare up this season. He was able to give it a go against Houston but it has only become worse in the last couple weeks and he was back in a walking boot this week. It doesn't feel like something that will be resolved soon and with a redshirt season still available to him that seems like the likely course now.
The same is starting to feel like it will take place for Hayes who will miss his fourth game of the season with a shoulder injury. Arizona has yet to come out and say he is done for the year but it certainly doesn't look good with that shoulder. Scottie Young Jr. has become one of the leading tacklers on the team at the free safety spot, so there is no need to rush it right now.
Nunley had been dealing with a back issue and now it's the shoulder that's a problem. That is one reason Jack Banda has moved over from defensive end to help give the team some more depth there behind Bryce Wolma.
Probable
He didn't get to play in his team's return to El Paso last week, but receiver Donovan Walker (shoulder) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against Utah. If the Utes force Arizona to pass the ball more Walker can benefit since he has the ability to extend the field and make plays deep. He is not someone who is going to dramatically change the game plan but having him out there is better than not having him.
Questionable
A couple of guys spending time on the injury report this season are on it again this week with tight end Trevor Wood (ankle) and defensive lineman Parker Zellers (ankle) still dealing with the same injury. We'll start with Wood, and when Arizona starts to use a defensive end at tight end it becomes clear there are some issues and because of that I don't believe you'll see Wood out there tomorrow night. The fact that he has had the injury for a few weeks and still isn't being upgraded tells you what you need to know.
Zellers didn't look good on the trip last week to El Paso and had a serious limp pregame eventually ending up as a scratch for the game because of it. I think there's a better chance he plays this week, but there is no guarantee and like Wood if things were truly better I think you would see him upgraded.
Doubtful
None
Out
The list of players out for Friday night's game features some usual suspects. Receiver Cam Denson (foot), safety Isaiah Hayes (shoulder), linebacker DeAndre' Miller (foot) and tight end Jamie Nunley (shoulder) are all out for the Utah game but none are truly surprising. Miller is of course the big one since he would be in position to contribute the most this week, but Arizona is going to give him the game off and see where things are at after the bye week.
That always felt like the plan all along and the Wildcats are sticking to it. Denson is someone that Arizona is likely going to just redshirt now with that foot injury continuing to flare up this season. He was able to give it a go against Houston but it has only become worse in the last couple weeks and he was back in a walking boot this week. It doesn't feel like something that will be resolved soon and with a redshirt season still available to him that seems like the likely course now.
The same is starting to feel like it will take place for Hayes who will miss his fourth game of the season with a shoulder injury. Arizona has yet to come out and say he is done for the year but it certainly doesn't look good with that shoulder. Scottie Young Jr. has become one of the leading tacklers on the team at the free safety spot, so there is no need to rush it right now.
Nunley had been dealing with a back issue and now it's the shoulder that's a problem. That is one reason Jack Banda has moved over from defensive end to help give the team some more depth there behind Bryce Wolma.
