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Arizona's wide receivers have a big opportunity after Gio Richardson injury Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats head into Week 3 with a 1-1 record, after a disappointing second half led to a 28-17 loss at the hand...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Set to miss time Richardson has a "lower extremities" injury and will miss some time according to Wildcats' head coach Brent Brennan, per Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star.

Impact Richardson left Arizona's loss to BYU with a lower body injury, and it'll be one that holds the wideout out for some time, although the duration if his injury wasn't specified other than "a little bit." In his stead, expect more targets for Chris Hunter and Isaiah Mizell, among others.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Saturday Richardson (undisclosed) will not return to Saturday's game against BYU, Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Richardson had taken a trip to the medical tent earlier in the game and was observed wearing his jersey and shorts on the sideline, indicating he is done for the day. More news regarding his injury status should surface in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Takes trip to medical tent Richardson was observed in the medical tent during Saturday's game against BYU, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Richardson has exited the blue medical tent and was observed on the sideline without his helmet on, raising a question for his return to the game. Prior to his exit, the sophomore wide receiver totaled five receptions for 53 yards.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in opener Richardson reeled in all eight targets for 96 yards during Saturday's 35-7 victory versus Northern Arizona.

Impact Richardson started his season very well Saturday as he led the team in receptions, yards and targets. He and Noah Fifita were on the same page completely and it looked like Richardson is going to be a key outlet for Fifita in the slot. Richardson also had one rushing attempt for 17 yards, showing that the Wildcats want the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. He faces a much more difficult matchup Saturday at BYU.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fifita throws for 2 TDs, Arizona opens season with 35-7 blowout of Northern Arizona

Noah Fifita threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, Kedrick Reescano ran for two scores and Arizona opened the season with a 35-7 blowout over Northern Arizona

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Top two receiver in camp Richardson was noted as one of the top two receivers for Arizona during fall camp, per Justin Spears of Tucson.com.

Impact Coming off a freshman season in which he totaled just 299 yards in 11 games, Richardson appears set to see an expanded role within the Arizona offense in 2026. The 5-foot-10 receiver was named along with fellow receiver Chris Hunter as the top two options for the Wildcats, indicating they will see a large portion of the volume in the Arizona passing attack.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Richardson accrued three receptions (on four targets) for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-24 win against Cincinnati.

Impact Richardson scored his second touchdown of the season, both of which have come in the last three games. He has also gained at least 38 yards in each of his last three games. He has found a solid role in the Wildcats' passing attack, a role he will look to hold onto over the final two games of the season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fifita becomes Arizona's all-time leader in TD passes in 30-24 win over No. 22 Cincinnati

Noah Fifita passed for 294 yards and a touchdown to become Arizona’s all-time leader in TD passes as the Wildcats beat No. 22 Cincinnati 30-24 in the first game between the teams

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores first TD Saturday Richardson logged two receptions (on six targets) for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-17 victory over Colorado.

Impact Richardson scored his first career touchdown Saturday, a 60-yard pass from Noah Fifita in the second quarter. He also had a season-high six targets, his second time in the last four games with at least five targets. He has found a small role in the Wildcats' offense, a promising sign for the true freshman's future.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE