Arizona Wildcats Escape UTSA 26-23

The Arizona Wildcats took on the UTSA Roadrunners tonight. The Wildcats looked to keep the momentum going after last weeks dominant performance against UNLV. Wildcat’s offense was impressive as they poured on 58 points and set several new school records. To check the recap of last weeks game, click here.

Tonight’s game against UTSA was vastly different from the week prior. However, the Wildcat offense started off strong. Anu Solomon’s first pass of the game was completed for an eighty-five yard touchdown by Cayleb Jones. Before the UTSA fans could get their beers, the Roadrunners were already down 7-0.

The game went back and forth all night. The RoadRunners forced a safety in the second quarter that had us Wildcats fans shaking our heads.

The Wildcats offense was not as good as last week but a few individuals had huge games. Time and time again the Wildcats pounded the ball to Nick Wilson. He ended up with 30 carries for 174 yards and a touchdown. He was vital in the Wildcats victory.

Not to be outdone, Cayleb Jones also had a huge game. He was a big play threat as he totaled 4 receptions for 143 yards and touchdown in tonight’s game. The Wildcats beat the Roadrunners in a tight game 26-23.

Scoring Recap

First Quarter

TD- A. Solomon pass to C. Jones for a 85 yard TD (C. Skowron Kick) Drive: 1 play 85 yds in 0:18

ARIZ 7 UTSA 0

FG-  C.Skowron 38 yard FG GOOD Drive: 7 plays 38 yds in 2:10

ARIZ 10 UTSA 0

TD- T. Carter pass to D. Morgan II for a 10 yard TD ( S. Ianno Kick) Drive: 11 plays 85 yds in 5:01

ARIZ 10 UTSA 7

Second Quarter

FG- C.Skowron 23 yard FG GOOD Drive: 12 plays 69 yds in 3:44

ARIZ 13 UTSA 7

TD- K. Jones run for a 18 yard TD ( S. Ianno Kick) Drive: 9 plays 79 yds in 3:24

ARIZ 13 UTSA 14

SF- Team run for -2 yards and a SAFETY

ARIZ 13 UTSA 16

TD- N.Wilson run for a 2 yard TD (C. Skowron Kick) Drive: 9 plays 85 yards in 2:42

ARIZ 20 UTSA 16

Third Quarter

FG – C.Skowron for a 28 yd FG GOOD

ARIZ 23 UTSA 16

FG – C.Skowron for a 44 yd FG GOOD

ARIZ 26 UTSA 16

Fourth Quarter

TD – D. Glasco II run for 3 yds TD (S. Lanno Kick) Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards 3:05

ARIZ 26 UTSA 23

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