Arizona Loses Out on 2027 Quarterback Target

Wildcats miss out on three-star QB Brice McCurdy, who commits to TCU

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Arizona Wildcats were in the running for three-star quarterback Brice McCurdy in the 2027 recruiting class, but the Waco, Texas native ultimately chose to commit to TCU over Arizona and other finalists.

Why it matters

Losing out on McCurdy is a significant blow for the Wildcats, as he was considered one of their top quarterback targets in the 2027 cycle. Arizona will now have to pivot to other options at the position, including three-star Ryan Rakowski and four-star Caden Jones.

The details

McCurdy, a 6'1" 205-pound quarterback from Robinson High School, named Arizona one of his six finalists in early February. However, the Wildcats entered his recruitment relatively late, only offering him a scholarship last month. Despite Arizona's late push, McCurdy ultimately decided to stay in-state and commit to TCU.

  • On Feb. 14, 2026, McCurdy announced his commitment to TCU.
  • Arizona offered McCurdy a scholarship just last month, entering his recruitment late.

The players

Brice McCurdy

A three-star quarterback from Waco, Texas who committed to TCU over Arizona and other finalists.

Brent Brennan

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who was recruiting McCurdy as part of the Wildcats' 2027 class.

Ryan Rakowski

A three-star quarterback from Palos Verdes, California who is one of Arizona's top 2027 QB targets.

Caden Jones

A four-star quarterback from Santa Margarita, California who is another top 2027 QB target for the Wildcats.

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What they’re saying

“Finally home, GO FROGS 🐸”

— Brice McCurdy (Rivals)

What’s next

The Wildcats will now have to focus their efforts on landing other top quarterback targets in the 2027 class, such as Ryan Rakowski and Caden Jones.

The takeaway

While losing out on McCurdy is a setback, Arizona's coaching staff has shown they can recruit top talent at the quarterback position. The Wildcats will need to quickly pivot to their other options to ensure they land a high-caliber signal-caller in the 2027 class.