Running back Ismail Mahdi was named the Big XII Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Arizona earned the offensive line of the week from the conference on Monday. Per the Big XII, Mahdi's 189 rushing yards "are the most in a game against a Power Four opponent through week three...(and) by an Arizona back in a game since the 2022 Territorial Cup." Mahdi received a shoutout from PFF on Sunday for his performance versus Kansas State on Friday night. Mahdi is fifth in the Big XII in rushing yards per game entering Arizona's bye week. Several other Arizona players are among Big XII leaders.