Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 28, 2024
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In a dramatic encounter, Arizona Wildcats upset the 10th-ranked Utah Utes 23-10 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, marking Arizona's first victory in Salt Lake City since 2014. This triumph also highlighted their inaugural Big 12 Conference win, post a bye week that allowed them to refine all facets of their game. Arizona’s defense was stellar, denying Utah on four fourth-down attempts and intercepting freshman quarterback Isaac Wilson twice.
Arizona's standout kicker Tyler Loop contributed significantly by scoring three field goals, including a 53-yard kick that expanded their lead in the third quarter. Noah Fifita orchestrated the offense with precision, throwing two touchdowns, including a crucial 35-yard pass to Keyan Burnett that sealed the game. Utah's struggles were evident in the red zone, as they were unable to capitalize on multiple trips despite significant yardage, solidifying Arizona's control throughout the match.
Tyler Loop (Arizona)
Loop initiated the Wildcats' scoring with a deft 47-yard field goal, laying the groundwork for an upset at Utah’s home turf.
Jeremiah Patterson (Arizona)
Patterson's 2-yard touchdown reception, coming off a creative motion play, put Arizona ahead 10-3 at halftime.
Genesis Smith (Arizona)
Smith's interception of a lob from Isaac Wilson set Arizona 18 yards from the end zone, facilitating another scoring attempt.
Tyler Loop (Arizona)
Loop’s 33-yard field goal following Smith’s interception extended Arizona's lead to 16-3, strengthening their third-quarter control.
Noah Fifita (Arizona)
Fifita's pinpoint 35-yard touchdown pass to Burnett on 3rd and 11 rebuilt Arizona’s two-score lead, quelling Utah's comeback hopes.
Tacario Davis (Arizona)
Davis' key breakup on a 4th-and-goal pass in the end zone preserved Arizona's lead and hindered Utah's scoring in a tense defensive stand.
Noah Fifita (Arizona, QB)
Showed remarkable composure and adaptability, completing 19 of 31 passes for 197 yards, including pivotal passes that cemented Arizona's lead.
Tyler Loop (Arizona, K)
His precise kicking, particularly a 53-yarder, played a crucial role in Arizona's strategic victory over Utah, accounting for nearly half of the team's points.
Tacario Davis (Arizona, DB)
Davis was instrumental in denying Utah scoring opportunities, with a crucial pass breakup in the end zone among his eight pass defenses.
Dorian Singer (Utah, WR)
Displayed impressive receiving skills with 155 yards on nine catches, often gaining crucial first downs for Utah, although the effort wasn’t fully capitalized.
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