ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥: ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez through the years
A look at RhettRod's career from his time at Catalina Foothills High School to Saturday's start at UCLA.
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ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez will make his first career start when the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ visit UCLA on Saturday.
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Rhett Rodriguez, seen here against Oregon State earlier this season, led the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ into scoring position five times during ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s 42-10 loss to Utah in Salt Lake City last week.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Utah Football

Kevin Sumlin said quarterback Rhett Rodriguez looked “comfortable and poised†against Utah last week.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at Utah college football

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham talks with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) after the game as the University of Utah hosts the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Friday Oct. 12, 2018. Utah defeated ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ 42-10.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ vs. Utah college football

Utah defensive end Nick Heninger (96) hurries the pass from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at Utah college football

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) is sacked by Utah defensive end Caleb Repp, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ vs Southern Utah

Rhett Rodriguez gets to throw, taking the field in the fourth quarter against Southern Utah and serving as Khalil Tate's backup quarterback.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ spring football scrimmage

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) passes during the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ spring football scrimmage on April 7, 2018, at ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The spring game is April 14 at 5 p.m.
University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ spring game

Quarterback Rhett Rodriguez gets off the pass as the pocket closes in around hime at the University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥'s spring game in ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday, April 14, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ vs. UTEP

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ quarterback Rhett Rodriguez uncorks a pass in the fourth quarter of Friday's win over UTEP in El Paso.Â
Northern ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ University vs. University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ college football

Freshman quarterback Rhett Rodriguez played in the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥â€™ Week 1 win over Northern ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥. He is one of eight coaches’ sons currently playing major college football.
University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥

Quarterback Rhett Rodriguez cocks to throw while working out at the University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s practice session, Saturday, August 5, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Catalina Foothills vs Scottsdale Saguaro

Foothills quarterback Chris Kowalcek, right, replaced former Falcon Rhett Rodriguez, who was a four-year starter.
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Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) drops back to pass during the second quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro Class 4A state high school championship football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) takes off out of the pocket during the first quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro Class 4A state high school championship football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) bulls his way into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro Class 4A state high school championship football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Saguaro won the championship 42-14. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
UA football recruits

Catalina Foothills senior Rhett Rodriguez talks about playing football for his father, University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ football coach Rich Rodriguez, after signing his national letter of intent in Tucson on Feb 1, 2017. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Pusch Ridge's Paul Bertelsen (44) just manages to get a hand on the toe of Catalina Foothills' Rhett Rodriguez (4) and trip up his leaping run in the third quarter of their game at Catalina Foothills High School, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Catalina Foothills' Rhett Rodriguez (4) scoots into the end zone to put the Falcons back up 21-14 late in the fourth quarter against Pusch Ridge at Catalina Foothills High School, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
UA football recruits

Catalina Foothills senior Rhett Rodriguez gets his hair arranged by his mother, Rita, after signing his national letter of intent Wednesday.
UA football recruits

Catalina Foothills senior Rhett Rodriguez watches as his father, UA football coach Rich Rodriguez, signs his portion of the quarterback’s letter of intent to play for the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥. At right is Rhett’s sister, Raquel.
Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro in the 4A high school football championship

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) bulls his way into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro in the 4A high school football championship

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) congratulates Scottsdale Saguaro's Kyle Soelle (3) after the game. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Catalina Foothills vs. Scottsdale Saguaro in the 4A high school football championship

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) takes off out of the pocket during the first quarter. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Catalina Foothils vs Pusch Ridge

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez scoots into the end zone during the fourth quarter of a game against Pusch Ridge Christian in September. The son of UA football coach Rich Rodriguez will lead the Falcons into Saturday’s Class 4A state championship game.
Football Foothills vs. Nogales

After piling up the wins at Catalina Foothills High School, Rhett Rodriguez is seeking his first win as a UA starter.
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Rhett Rodriguez took part in Catalina Foothills’ Senior Night last month with his parents, Rita and Rich. Rhett has spent the last four seasons as the Falcons’ starting quarterback.
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Rhett and Rich Rodriguez share a laugh before the UA’s 2013 home upset win over Oregon.
Pusch Ridge Christian vs. Catalina Foothills

Pusch Ridge's Paul Bertelsen (44) just manages to get a hand on the toe of Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) and trip up his leaping run in the third quarter of their game at Catalina Foothills High School, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega high school football

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) scrambles away from pressure during the fourth quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega high school football game at Cienega High School in Vail, Ariz., Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. The Falcons won 23-17. Photo by Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Rhett Rodriguez, right, and his family after he committed to UA.Â
Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega

Cienega's Chris Vega (1) and Dillon Howell (24) team up to bring down Catalina Foothills' Rhett Rodriguez (4) during the first quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega high school football game at Cienega High School in Vail, Ariz., Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega

Cienega's Mason Craig (80) chases down Catalina Foothills' Rhett Rodriguez (4) during the first quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Cienega high school football game at Cienega High School in Vail, Ariz., Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
Pueblo vs. Catalina Foothills

Catalina Foothills' Rhett Rodriguez (4) finds himself surrounded by Pueblo players as he scampers up the middle in the second quarter of their game at Catalina Foothills High School, Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star
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Catalina Foothills vs. Flowing Wells

Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) throws under pressure from Flowing Wells' Dionte Flores (24)during the first quarter of the Catalina Foothills vs. Flowing Wells high school football game on Oct. 10, 2014. Foothills handed the home team its first loss of the season with a 41-14 win.
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Catalina Foothills High School quarterback Rhett Rodriguez works with the scout team offense during the varsity team's practice at the school, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., on Sept. 20, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Daily Star