Arizona rallies to defeat Northern Arizona 22-10 on Saturday night

On Saturday night, No. 20 Arizona faced Northern Arizona in Tucson, overcoming a halftime deficit to secure a 22-10 victory. The Wildcats, now 2-0, showcased resilience by outscoring the Lumberjacks 16-0 in the second half after trailing 10-6 at halftime. Quali Conley led the rushing attack with 112 yards, while quarterback Noah Fifita contributed 173 passing yards and a touchdown. The win marked Arizona's ninth consecutive victory, tying the school record set in the mid-1970s and matched in the late 1990s. The game began with Arizona taking an early lead, but Northern Arizona responded with a trick play that resulted in a touchdown, followed by a field goal that extended their lead to 10-3. Arizona managed to narrow the gap with a field goal just before halftime. The second half saw a shift in momentum as Arizona's defense forced a turnover on downs, leading to a touchdown pass from Fifita to Jeremiah Patterson, giving the Wildcats a 13-10 lead. Arizona continued to build on their lead with a 56-yard touchdown run by Kedrick Reescano, solidifying their advantage. Despite a strong performance from Northern Arizona's Ty Pennington, who threw for 84 yards and rushed for 39, the Lumberjacks struggled offensively, finishing with only 198 total yards. The victory not only extended Arizona's winning streak, the longest in FBS, but also set the stage for their upcoming nonconference game against Kansas State. Northern Arizona, now 1-1, will look to rebound in their next matchup against Utah Tech.