Observations from warmups before the Arizona Wildcats’ game against Cal on Saturday night at Arizona Stadium (7 p.m., FS1):
* Despite speculation to the contrary, it appears that Khalil Tate will start at quarterback for Arizona, per usual. The second QB up in 11-on-11 team drills was Rhett Rodriguez. It’s also worth noting that freshman Jamarye Joiner was added to the flip-card depth chart.
* Linebacker Tony Fields II, who left last week’s game against USC because of an apparent right-shoulder injury, is dressed. It appears he will make his 19th straight start as a Wildcat.
* Fields’ backup, Anthony Pandy, has been reinstated after sitting out last week because of a suspension.
* It appears that Josh Pollack has unseated Lucas Havrisik as the placekicker. Pollack was the first kicker up during warmups.
* Backup tight end Jamie Nunley had a boot on his left foot and will not play. It appears that freshman Jake Peters will be the No. 2 guy behind Bryce Wolma.
* Left tackle Layth Friekh, who exited last week’s game in the second half, lined up with the first-team offensive line at his usual spot.
* Cornerback Jace Whittaker is dressed, but it appears that Tim Hough again will start opposite Lorenzo Burns.
* Freshman defensive tackle Nahe Sulunga is dressed and could make his UA debut as part of the D-line rotation.
* Redshirt-freshman cornerback Malik Hausman is dressed. He has yet to appear in a game for Arizona.
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