It took nearly two weeks and nine practices, but the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ finally practiced under the lights at ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Stadium.
Here are notes and takeaways from a 95-degree Saturday evening, as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ enter an off-day on Sunday:Â
* One of the highlights of Saturday's practice was an acrobatic catch by Washington State transfer receiver Kris Hutson, who pirouetted near the sideline and hauled in a pass from quarterback Noah Fifita for a gain of roughly 40 yards. However, the catch was ruled out of bounds. In a later team period, Hutson caught another deep pass over cornerback Jay'Vion Cole for huge gain. The 5-11, 173-pound Hutson has displayed playmaking abilities on deep passes in training camp.Â
* Hutson, Chattanooga transfer Javin Whatley and Kansas State transfer Tre Spivey were ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥'s starting trio at receiver, with tight end Tyler Powell, running back Ismail Mahdi and quarterback Noah Fifita as the other skill players. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥'s starting offensive line was Michael Wooten, Ise Matautia, Ka'ena Decambra, Alexander Doost and Tristan Bounds.
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* In a 7-on-7 period, Spivey caught a pass over the middle from Fifita for a 42-yard touchdown. Freshman safety Coleman Patmon had a pass breakup in coverage of slot receiver Jeremiah Patterson. Patmon, a 6-2, 207-pounder from Del Valle, Texas, also worked with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥'s second unit in a team period.Â
* Players returning kickoffs on Saturday include Mahdi, running back Quincy Craig, Whatley and wide receivers Gio Richardson, Luke Wysong, Patterson and Isaiah Mizell.
* Defensive backs worked on high-pointing interceptions on deep passes in a one-on-one drill.Â
* In a team period, reserve defensive lineman and Northwestern State transfer Chancellor Owens tackled Craig in the backfield. Redshirt junior Devin Dunn intercepted a pass that went through the hands of Patterson. Defensive tackle Julian Savaiinaea had a tackle for loss and a quarterback pressure. Defensive end Tre Smith recorded a sack. Mahdi had a 20-yard touchdown near the left sideline.Â
* Smith, Cerritos College transfer Leroy Palu, Tiaoalii Savea and Dominic Lolesio made up ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥'s starting defensive line.Â
* Alcorn State transfer defensive end Malachi Bailey sacked backup quarterback Braedyn Locke. Bailey and redshirt freshman Jabari Mann combined for a sack. Bailey, who had a mild spring, has had a productive training camp. Â
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥: University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ training camp continues, Big 12 football
Noah Fifita lets go a throw while working with the other quarterbacks as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Defensive back Dalton Johnson runs under a throw, working on his coverage, as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their preseason training camp on Aug. 9, 2025.
Receivers Tre Spivey III, left, Landon Kelsey and Gil Richardson jostle for a throw while running drills as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Kicker Tyler Prasuhn loosens up withthe ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ as the team continues their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Defensive back Jay’vion Cole eyes the short throw while marking receiver Devin Hyatt running routes as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Running back Anthony Wilhite makes the grab on a short route working on passing drills with the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ during their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Receiver Devin Hyatt, left, maintains his concentration on the ball while receiver Jordan McCord III applies some light pressure during their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Receiver Kris Hutson makes the come-back run to the ball while running routes with the quarterbacks at the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ preseason training camp, Aug. 9.
Defensive back Coleman Patton eyes a coach standing in for a ball carrier while working on his defensive skills as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their preseason training camp on Aug. 9.
Receiver Tre Spivey III runs under an arcing throw for an over-the-shoulder catch as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue their pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Receiver Gio Richardson gets the head-high throw on his short route as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continue with their preseason training camp on Aug. 9.
Running back Ismail Mahdi eyes the hole as he runs behind a block on a drill in he ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ pre-season training camp, August 9, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Seth Doege watches with a couple of his charges, Braedyn Locke, left, and Noah Fifita, as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ run offensive drills in preseason training camp, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tucson.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star's ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports
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