Caleb Smith Takes Home Big 12 Freshman of the Week Honors
09/28/2026 | Football
TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football wide receiver Caleb Smith has been named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.
This marks the first conference weekly honor of Smith's career, and the second this season for the Wildcats.
Smith, nicknamed "Jet," recorded 122 all-purpose yards and hauled in his first career touchdown catch in Arizona's 34-24 road victory over Washington State. In addition to finishing second on the team with 86 receiving yards, Smith posted a 36-yard punt return as a follow-up to his 69-yard punt return touchdown from the wek prior.
The Wildcats go-ahead touchdown drive in the third quarter was built from start to finish with passes from quarterback Noah Fifita to Smith. The dynamic freshman opened the drive with a three-yard reception, continued with a 41-yard acrobatic catch to move the ball into WSU territory, and capped the drive with a 38-yard touchdown reception. Smith's efforts earned him an 83.0 PFF offensive grade, the second best on the team.
Smith and the Wildcats return home for their Big 12 home opener this Saturday, Oct. 3 at Casino Del Sol Stadium — kickoff is slated for 8:00 p.m. MST. Tickets for this weekend's game can be purchased HERE.
This marks the first conference weekly honor of Smith's career, and the second this season for the Wildcats.
Smith, nicknamed "Jet," recorded 122 all-purpose yards and hauled in his first career touchdown catch in Arizona's 34-24 road victory over Washington State. In addition to finishing second on the team with 86 receiving yards, Smith posted a 36-yard punt return as a follow-up to his 69-yard punt return touchdown from the wek prior.
The Wildcats go-ahead touchdown drive in the third quarter was built from start to finish with passes from quarterback Noah Fifita to Smith. The dynamic freshman opened the drive with a three-yard reception, continued with a 41-yard acrobatic catch to move the ball into WSU territory, and capped the drive with a 38-yard touchdown reception. Smith's efforts earned him an 83.0 PFF offensive grade, the second best on the team.
Smith and the Wildcats return home for their Big 12 home opener this Saturday, Oct. 3 at Casino Del Sol Stadium — kickoff is slated for 8:00 p.m. MST. Tickets for this weekend's game can be purchased HERE.
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