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Arizona RB Michael Wiley primed for larger role with bigger body

It’s almost a given that Gary Brightwell will be the Arizona Wildcats’ leader in offensive touches in Saturday’s game against USC. After that it’s anybody’s guess, though the smart money is on Michael Wiley.

The sophomore running back is set to debut a bulked up body for the UA’s 2020 opener after adding roughly 20 pounds to his 5-foot-11 frame during the offseason, now playing at 205. And with the Wildcats without two RB options—redshirt sophomore Bam Smith opted out of the season, while true freshman Frank Brown Jr.