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Three Wildcats listed out for Big 12 opener against BYU

Arizona lists Everett Roussaw, Dajon Hinton and Ezra Funa as unavailable for Saturday's conference opener while Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi remain eligible pending a court hearing.

Lena Quill

September 11, 20261 min read

Arizona has released its initial availability report ahead of the Big 12 season kickoff against BYU, with three players listed as out. The Wildcats will be without linebacker Everett Roussaw, defensive back Dajon Hinton and defensive tackle Ezra Funa for Saturday's game.

Linebacker Myron Robinson remains questionable for the matchup after suffering a knee injury in November. Meanwhile, running back Cornelius Warren III and defensive back Daylen Austin, who missed the previous contest against Northern Arizona, are active this week.

The status of linebacker Max Harris and running back Ismail Mahdi is currently undetermined. Both athletes were granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing them to remain eligible for competition this season. A one-hour Order to Show Cause hearing regarding their eligibility is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the Pima County Superior Court.

The university issued a statement confirming awareness of the court ruling and noting that staff will continue working with the student-athletes regarding their eligibility status.

BYU has seven players listed as out for Saturday: safety Raider Damuni, cornerbacks Jonathan Kabeya and Kevin Doe, running backs Jovesa Damuni and Sione Moa, offensive lineman Brigham Alexander and tight end Jacob Nye. Linebacker Pierson Watson is doubtful, while star linebacker Isaiah Glasker is probable.

Damuni will miss multiple games with a leg injury and will be replaced by Tommy Prassas. Glasker recorded 10 combined tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a sack in the last two meetings against Arizona.

Arizona faces No. 15 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on Fox.

Source: tucson.com.

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Lena Quill

Lena Quill covers Queen Creek high school and area college sports.

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