DAVIS, Calif. — The preseason accolades continue to pour in for UC Davis football players Rex Connors and Drew Cofield. Both players have been selected as two of the top 15 returning defensive backs for the 2026 season by HERO Sports. Cofield came in at number 15 on the list, while Connors was ranked number three.

A team captain in 2025, Connors appeared in four games before suffering a season-ending injury but still delivered standout performances. He recorded a season-high 15 tackles against Utah Tech, earning both Stats Perform FCS National Honorable Mention Defensive Player of the Week and Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors following the victory.

Connors also reached one of the most significant milestones in program history during the 2025 season, becoming UC Davis' all-time leading tackler with the 313th tackle of his career against Washington.

Playing his freshman season back in 2025, Cofield has quickly risen the ranks as one of the best defensive players the Aggies have to offer. Being one of only two true freshmen to start every game last season, he ended the year with 36 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 passes defended.

By the end of the year, Cofield separated himself among his conference peers by being named an All-Big Sky Second Teamer along with an FCS Central Freshman All-American nod. Coming into his sophomore campaign, he's already received FCS Central Preseason All-American and Preseason All-Big Sky awards.

The Aggies are back on the field with the season opener up in Portland State on Aug. 29. The home opener will be on Sept. 19 in the non-conference finale versus Stetson.

BUY 2026 SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Single game tickets are on sale now. Secure your seats for any of UC Davis' six home games today.

BUY 2026 MINI PLANS

Mini Plans offer a great way to save by bundling multiple games. Choose from two different options and select the games that fit your schedule.

Both Mini Plan options include the Montana game and allow fans to add one or two additional home games at a discounted rate compared to purchasing single-game tickets. All Mini Plan seats are located in Sections 119 or 125 on the west side of UC Davis Health Stadium.

BUY 2026 SEASON TICKETS

Season tickets start at just $100 for new alumni (2017–26 UC Davis graduates) and $140 for the general public. Season ticket holders also receive a variety of exclusive benefits, including priority access to postseason tickets, select away games and parking.

Additional benefits include a dedicated Aggie Ticket Representative, flexible payment plan options and invitations to exclusive season ticket holder events. Purchase your season tickets today. For more information, email the Aggie Ticket Office at aggietickets@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-2471.

BUY 2026 GROUP TICKETS

Group ticket discounts begin with just 10 tickets and provide the perfect opportunity for company outings, family gatherings, birthday celebrations and more.

Create a memorable birthday experience with a player high-five tunnel or reserve a turnkey tailgate space for your group before kickoff. Call the Aggie Ticket Office at (530) 752-2471 to customize an unforgettable game-day experience.

BUY 2026 TAILGATE/PARKING SPOTS

For more information about purchasing tailgating or parking for the 2026 season, contact the ticket office at (530) 752-2471

ABOUT UC DAVIS ATHLETICS 

UC Davis, ranked No. 2 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal in the value of a college degree, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked top in the United States in agriculture and forestry as well as No. 1 in veterinary medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27. 

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