Arizona fans witnessed a thrilling finish Friday night at Casino del Sol Stadium when the Wildcats rallied from an eight‑point deficit in the final two minutes to defeat TCU 29‑28. The winning score came when kicker Michael Salgado‑Medina converted a 37‑yard field goal with just 38 seconds remaining, his third of the game.
Key moments in the comeback
Trailing 28‑20 with 6:35 left, Arizona responded with a quick touchdown drive, highlighted by a 16‑yard reception from Isaiah Mizell that moved the Wildcats into the red zone. Noah Fifita then connected with Giovanni Richardson for a 15‑yard touchdown pass with 1:45 remaining, narrowing the gap to 28‑27.
After recovering an on‑side kick, the Wildcats set up Salgado‑Medina for the decisive field goal, which he drilled from 37 yards out at 12:05 a.m. Tucson time. Two minutes later, safety Tyrese Boss sealed the win with an interception of TCU quarterback Jaden Craig.
Individual performances
TCU quarterback Jaden Craig threw for 232 yards and a touchdown on 28‑of‑40 passing, adding two rushing scores. Arizona’s offense was led by Noah Fifita, who finished with 313 passing yards, one touchdown, an interception and a rushing score. Wide receiver Isaiah Mizell recorded six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, while Giovanni Richardson posted 11 receptions for 171 yards.
Defensively, Arizona forced a crucial fumble by Quincy Craig, which was recovered by Noah Fifita at the TCU 15‑yard line, setting up the go‑ahead field goal.
Impact on the season
The victory improves Arizona’s record to 7‑2 overall and 4‑2 in the Big 12, extending its home winning streak to seven games—the longest since the 1993‑94 season. The Wildcats will host No. 3 Utah next week, looking to build momentum in the conference race.
Original reporting: Arizona Desert Swarm (Tucson Sports) — read the source article.
