Utah took the opening drive down the field in 15 plays of physical football to grab a 7-0 lead. On the opening Arizona drive the Utes forced a punt and it appeared to be going downhill as Utah was quickly in the red zone on their second possession. Arizona somehow forced a field goal attempt that Utah missed. It seemed like all the breaks and momentum broke Arizona's way after this dominant Utah 1st quarter
The first play after the missed FG, Noah Fifita found Tetairoa McMillan behind the defense for an 80 yd strike. After tying up the game, a Utah fumble gave Arizona the perfect opportunity in the red zone to take a lead. Fifita threw 3 TDs in the 2nd quarter. This quarter keyed the Arizona win
With a touchdown lead at half and the ball coming their way, the Arizona offense would look to keep it going but Utah forced a punt. Rising would throw a pick six on this drive which led to a 28-14 Zona lead. The rest of the second half was mostly ball control by Arizona trying to maintain a lead but turnovers were the difference in the long run
Tuscon, AZ (AP) - The visiting Utah Utes pulled into Tuscon Sunday night, firing on all cylinders and excited to move to 2-0 in Big XII play.
They got a dose of reality as Arizona had a wild 2nd quarter, scoring 28 unanswered points to take a lead Utah could never recover from. Utah went down the field on the opening drive which saw them take 14 play and almost half the first quarter for a scoring drive. They forced an Arizona 3 and out and were right down the field again inside the 5 yard line. After getting stuffed on third and goal, Utah kicker missed a 21 yard FG.
This is the play that broke the camels back as the very next play Fafita hit their stud WR 80 yards untouched for the game tying score. The ensuing drive Utah fumbled around midfield and Arizona went right down the field again and scored. to take the lead and never looked back.
Good game TeeWade, you played some outstanding defense. Good luck the rest of the way. The Utes look ahead to next week as it does not get easier with 1 loss TCU on deck.
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