Arizona Cornerback Cole Out vs. TCU
Jay'Vion Cole is listed as out as Arizona prepares to host TCU at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday night.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Arizona cornerback Jay'Vion Cole is listed as out on the initial availability report for Friday's home game against TCU at 8:15 p.m. Several other Wildcats are questionable, including Cam Chapa, Caleb Smith and Ismail Mahdi.
Why it matters
Cole suffered a leg injury in Arizona's win over Iowa State two weeks ago, and Dwight Bootle II stepped in for him in the 34-26 loss to Texas Tech. The availability report leaves Arizona's secondary depth in question heading into a matchup with a 4-4 TCU team.
Arizona enters the matchup at 6-2 while TCU is 4-4, and Jeremy Payne has 429 rushing yards with two touchdowns for the Horned Frogs. Mahdi and Harris's eligibility is still unresolved as the game approaches.
The players
Jay'Vion Cole
Arizona cornerback listed as out for the TCU game after a leg injury, who was previously a key part of the Wildcats' defensive backfield.
Dwight Bootle II
Arizona defensive back who stepped in for the injured Cole and recorded a fourth-quarter fumble recovery against Texas Tech.
The details
Bootle had a fourth-quarter fumble recovery in the Texas Tech loss after stepping in for Cole. R.J. Mosley suffered a severe knee injury in Lubbock and is out for the season, while Kevin Moorer Jr., Shane King and Ezra Funa are out for Friday.
Timeline
Two weeks before the game: Cole injured in Arizona's win over Iowa State.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Arizona hosts TCU at 8:15 p.m. at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Season Trajectory
At 6-2, Arizona is positioning itself in the middle of the Big 12 race, and depth in the secondary will matter as conference play tightens. TCU's 4-4 record puts the Horned Frogs in a must-win stretch for bowl eligibility.
Fantasy managers and bettors tracking Arizona's defense should note Cole's absence and the questionable status of several depth players. Mahdi and Harris's eligibility could change the rotation before kickoff.
The takeaway
Monitor the final injury designations before kickoff, since several questionable players could alter Arizona's rotation against TCU. Check status updates closer to Friday's 8:15 p.m. start.
What happens next
Arizona hosts TCU on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. at Casino Del Sol Stadium, when the availability of the questionable players will be known.
Further reading
Follow the latest Football coverage for more on Arizona's injury situation ahead of the TCU matchup.
