Rich Rodriguez again remade nearly three-fourths of the roster after 4–8.
Opening the research record…
Opening the research record…
Second straight wholesale portal build
Rich Rodriguez again remade nearly three-fourths of the roster after 4–8. Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins competes with Scotty Fox Jr.; the offense adds production but shared reps are scarce.
Reported estimate · not audited payroll
Roster construction
Rich Rodriguez again remade nearly three-fourths of the roster after 4–8.
Compact dossier strengths: QB athleticism; scheme clarity; portal competition.
Compact dossier risk context: 50-plus exits; uncertain QB; poor 2025 scoring baseline.
Continuity & integration
Second straight wholesale portal build. Primary integration risks: 50-plus exits; uncertain QB; poor 2025 scoring baseline.
Validate snap counts, starting roles and depth-chart assumptions after Week 1.
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Evidence trail