Arizona football needed a miracle to save its Big 12 hopes. Then this happened
Arizona looked finished against TCU. Then a wild special-teams twist saved the Wildcats’ Big 12 title hopes.
In a thrilling Week 10 college football matchup, Arizona faced off against TCU in a Friday night game that would leave fans in awe. Arizona trailed TCU 28-20 late in the fourth quarter, with just under two minutes remaining. Quarterback Noah Fifita connected with receiver Quicy Craig for a 15-yard touchdown pass, which appeared to be Arizona's only chance to tie the game.
However, the 2-point conversion attempt fell short, leaving the score at 28-26 in TCU's favor. TCU believed that all they needed was to get the ball and run out the clock. But Arizona had other plans.
On the ensuing kickoff, Arizona's Ian French executed a surprising pooch kick, which landed in no man's land and caught TCU off guard. TCU's Ed Small attempted to recover the ball, but failed to do so, allowing Arizona's Zuri Watson to sprint to the ball and recover it at the 26-yard line. With possession and time on their side, Arizona proceeded to run the clock down.
Michael Salgado-Medina then kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left, giving Arizona the improbable 29-28 lead. TCU had one last opportunity to win, but Jaden Craig's pass was intercepted by Tyrese Boss, sealing the victory for Arizona. With this win, Arizona remains 7-2 and in the running for the Big 12 title, while TCU finishes the season at 4-5, disappointing under head coach Sonny Dykes.
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