Arizona added quarterback Braedyn Locke and running backs Quincy Craig, Ismail Mahdi and Mike Mitchell as transfers to its 2025 roster. Locke will be the primary backup for Noah Fifita, Craig and Mahdi will compete for carries with returnee Kedrick Reescano and Mitchell is expected to miss the season with a leg injury.
Locke spent his first collegiate season at Mississippi State without playing and received a redshirt in 2022. In two seasons at Wisconsin, Locke completed 53.6 percent of his passes for 2,713 yards, 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Locke played in 11 games as the primary Wisconsin starter in 2024.