US EditionInstant takeaways from Cincinnati Bearcats Big 12 football loss vs. Arizona Wildcats
Noah Fifita set a school record with his 68th touchdown pass as Arizona won despite Cincinnati's strong first quarter and late rally, impacting UC's Big 12 title chances.
- Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 30-24 at Nippert Stadium, with Noah Fifita passing for 294 yards and setting Arizona's career TD-pass record.
- UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw two interceptions and completed 15 of 28 passes, including a deflected pick by Jay'Vion Cole on UC's first play that led to an immediate Arizona touchdown.
- A 50-yard touchdown run by Kedrick Reescano flipped momentum for Arizona, and Fifita then completed a 15-yard TD to Gio Richardson with 10:53 left, while Michael Salgado-Medina drilled a 51-yard field goal with 1:34 left to seal the game.
- Cincinnati's first home loss of the season threatens its Big 12 title chances, and now UC needs help to factor into the Big 12 championship game Dec. 6.
- Arizona Wildcats held an opponent under 200 passing yards for the eighth time, with representatives from the Pop-Tarts and Alamo Bowls present, and Tawee Walker rushing over 100 yards for UC.
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Marietta Daily JournalArizona beats No. 25 Cincinnati for third straight win
Noah Fifita threw for 294 yards and a touchdown on Saturday to help visiting Arizona post a 30-24 victory over No. 25 Cincinnati in Big 12 play.
Fifita becomes Arizona’s all-time leader in TD passes in 30-24 win over No. 22 Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) Noah Fifita passed for 294 yards and a touchdown to become Arizonas all-time leader in TD passes as the Wildcats beat No. 22 Cincinnati 30-24 on Saturday in the first game between the teams.Fifita was 23 for 31 passing and his scoring pass in the fourth quarter was his 68th career TD pass, surpassing the marks of Nick Foles and Willie Tuitama.Its a tremendous honor, Fifita said of his career milestone. Im grateful, I really am. B…
Bearcats Fall to Wildcats in Second Consecutive Loss
Embed from Getty Images The 7-2 Bearcats welcomed in 6-3 Arizona Wildcats to a noon Nippert crowd. Coming into the game ranked No. 25 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, expectations were high for the Bearcats to redeem themselves after a crushing loss to No. 24 Utah. Arizona defensive back Jay’Vion Cole intercepted Brendan Sorby’s very first throw of the game. Less than a minute in, Sorsby had recorded an interception and was down 7…
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