QB Brandon Dawkins, RB J.J. Taylor to start for Arizona Wildcats vs. Washington

Quarterback Brandon Dawkins will make his third consecutive start tonight as Arizona hosts Washington (7:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks).

Week 1 starter Anu Solomon, who missed the past two games because of a knee injury, is not suited up.

Dawkins will be joined in the starting backfield by freshman J.J. Taylor. Taylor will get his first start in place of Nick Wilson, who is out because of an ankle injury suffered last week. Wilson was listed as questionable on the injury report.

The absence of nose tackle Parker Zellers (knee) created a domino effect along the defensive line.

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Sani Fuimaono is moving from defensive tackle to nose tackle, according to the pregame depth chart released in the press box. Jack Banda moves into the starting lineup at defensive tackle. Calvin Allen is listed as the backup to Justin Belknap at defensive end.

John Kenny is listed as the starter at the “Stud” linebacker position in place of DeAndre’ Miller (ankle). Brandon Rutt is listed as Kenny’s backup.

Safety Tellas Jones, who has missed the past 2½ games because of an ankle injury, is dressed and listed as the starting “Spur.” However, freshman Tristan Cooper took the first-team reps at that spot during the 7-on-7 portion of warmups.

Be sure to visit Tucson.com for additional updates during and after the game.