Cole Tannenbaum is Arizona’s steady backup QB who won the job the hard way
Cole Tannenbaum, a walk-on quarterback for Arizona, has emerged as the likely No. 2 behind Noah Fifita after reportedly beating out multiple scholarship quarterbacks in spring competition. ESPN lists him with 3 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception, but the bigger story is his rise through consistency, poise, and accuracy rather than raw recruiting hype. Evaluators note his 6-foot-4 frame and say he showed strong spring performance, with good pocket accuracy and growing chemistry. If you want a developmental QB with toughness and upside, he’s a name worth knowing.
