Arizona Injury Report Lists Five Questionable for Utah
Cornerback Jay'Vion Cole, Malcolm Hartzog, Cam Chapa and Quinn Olson are questionable, while four others are ruled out ahead of the Utah game.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Arizona listed cornerback Jay'Vion Cole, slot cornerback Malcolm Hartzog, and safeties Cam Chapa and Quinn Olson as questionable for the Utah game. Running back Ismail Mahdi, linebacker Max Harris, cornerback Swayde Griffin, and defensive tackles Kevin Moorer and Ezra Funa were ruled out.
Why it matters
The Big 12 availability report leaves Arizona's secondary depth in question after Hartzog logged the second-most defensive snaps on the team this season. Hartzog's replacement, Dajon Hinton, played 39 snaps against TCU, while Dwight Bootle II has replaced Cole at cornerback.
Hartzog has logged 514 defensive snaps this season, the second-most on Arizona's defense, with 39 tackles and two pass deflections. Bootle gave up eight catches for 56 yards and committed three passing interference penalties in the TCU game.
The players
Arizona Wildcats
The University of Arizona's football program, competing in the Big 12 Conference and playing its home game at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson.
Utah Utes
The University of Utah's football program, entering the Arizona game with a 9-0 record and listing starting defensive tackle Karson Kaufusi as doubtful.
The details
Cole missed the last two games against Texas Tech and TCU with a leg injury. Hartzog suffered an undisclosed injury in the first half of Arizona's win over TCU, and Chapa suffered a hamstring injury before that game, with Olson going out injured after replacing him.
Timeline
Hinton suffered a knee injury in the Holiday Bowl and spent 10 months rehabbing before playing this season.
Cole missed the Texas Tech and TCU games with a leg injury.
The Big 12 availability report was released Wednesday night, November 11.
Season Trajectory
Arizona enters the Utah game at 7-2 while Utah stands unbeaten at 9-0, making the Wildcats' secondary health a factor in the Big 12 race. The availability report shows Arizona's defensive back depth is stretched after Cole, Hartzog and Chapa all carried injuries through the last stretch of games.
Hartzog's status is a key factor for fantasy and season-long roster decisions, as his 39 tackles and two pass deflections make him a defensive contributor. Bootle's coverage numbers against TCU suggest the secondary may be exposed if Cole remains out.
The takeaway
Arizona's secondary depth will determine how it handles Utah's offense, and the Big 12 availability report is the clearest signal of who will be available. Fans should watch the final pregame status updates for the questionable players.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Football coverage in Tucson.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Arizona Daily Star.
