2012 Arizona Wildcats football team

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2012 Arizona Wildcats football
Arizona Wildcats logo.svg
New Mexico Bowl champion
New Mexico Bowl, W 49–48 vs. Nevada
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–5 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Calvin Magee (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator Rod Smith (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread option
Defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel (1st season)
Base defense 3–3–5
Home stadium Arizona Stadium
(Capacity: 51,811)
Seasons
←  2011
2013  →
2012 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 7 Stanford xy$  8 –1   12 –2  
No. 2 Oregon x%  8 –1   12 –1  
No. 20 Oregon State  6 –3   9 –4  
Washington  5 –4   7 –6  
California  2 –7   3 –9  
Washington State  1 –8   3 –9  
South Division
UCLA x  6 –3   9 –5  
Arizona State  5 –4   8 –5  
USC  5 –4   7 –6  
Arizona  4 –5   8 –5  
Utah  3 –6   5 –7  
Colorado  1 –8   1 –11  
Championship: Stanford 27, UCLA 24
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson for the 84th straight year. The 2012 season was Arizona's second in the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference and the first for head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Contents

Preseason

Incoming recruiting class and transfers

High School Recruits

  • DB Jamar Allah/6-1/190/Phoenix, AZ (North Canyon HS)
  • QB Javelle Allen/6-2/204/Prosper, Texas (Prosper HS)
  • WR Jarrell Bennett/5-10/160/New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS)
  • OL Beau Boyster/6-4/275/Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco HS)
  • OL Cayman Bundage/6-2/285/Oklahoma City (Douglass HS)
  • TE Keoni Bush-Loo/6-4/240/Honolulu (Kamehameha School)
  • WR Wayne Capers Jr./6-1/205/Bridgeville, Pa. (Chartiers Valley HS)
  • LB Dakota Conwell/6-2/205/Pittsburgh, Pa. (Upper Saint Clair HS)
  • LB C.J. Dozier/6-2/210/Temecula, Calif. (Chaparral HS)
  • WR Clive Georges/6-1/160/Key West, Fla. (Key West HS)
  • WR Trey Griffey/6-2/190/Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips HS)
  • OL T.D. Gross/6-6/255/Santee, Calif. (Santana HS)
  • ATH Bryan Harper/6-0/180/Ontario, Calif. (Colony HS)
  • OL Zach Hemmila/6-3/275/Chandler (Chandler HS)
  • LB Cody Ippolito/6-0/210/Scottsdale, AZ (Chaparral HS)
  • DE Kyle Kelley/6-3/230/Irvine, Calif. (Woodbridge HS)
  • QB Josh Kern/6-5/190/San Antonio, Texas (Tom Clark HS)
  • RB Anthony Lopez/5-10/185/Gilbert (Mesquite HS)
  • DT Dwight Melvin/6-1/265/Laveen (Betty H. Fairfax HS)
  • CB William Parks/6-0/175/Philadelphia, Pa. (Germantown HS)
  • S Yamen Sanders/6-4/190/Culver City, Calif. (Culver City HS)
  • S Leo Thomas/6-3/180/San Antonio, Texas (Houston HS)
  • RB J.T. Washington/5-7/165/Satellite Beach, Fla. (Satellite HS)
  • RB Lucas Petrullo/6-0/200/Scottsdale, AZ (Chaparral HS)
  • QB Jack Nykaza/6-1/190/Wilmette, Ill. (New Trier HS)
  • S Clint Cochrane/6-0/180/Tucson, Ariz. (Canyon del Oro HS)
  • LB Shadow Williams/6-0/218/Tampa, Fla. (Land O' Lakes HS)

Junior College Transfers

  • QB Alex Cappellini/6-3/189/Phoenix, Ariz. (Orange Coast College)
  • QB B.J. Denker/6-3/195/Cerritos, California (Cerritos Junior College)

Division I Transfers

Spring Game

Arizona held its spring Red and Blue game on April 14 at Kino Stadium in Tucson. The team's offense gained 597 yards over 98 plays, scoring 10 touchdowns. 445 yards and 6 touchdowns came through the air. [1]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:30 p.m. Toledo *
 ESPNU W 24–17 OT48,670
September 87:30 p.m.No. 18 Oklahoma State *
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
 P12N W 59–3845,602
September 157:30 p.m. South Carolina State *No. 24
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 56–043,919
September 227:30 p.m.at No. 3 Oregon No. 22
 ESPN L 0–4958,334
September 297:00 p.m.No. 18 Oregon State
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NL 35–3844,153
October 6Noonat No. 18 Stanford
FOX L 48–54 OT48,204
October 207:00 p.m. Washington
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
P12NW 52–1750,148
October 2712:30 p.m.No. 10 USC
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
 ABC W 39–3647,822
November 37:30 p.m.at No. 25 UCLA No. 24
P12NL 10–6681,673
November 1011:30 a.m. Colorado Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Tucson, AZ
 FOX W 56–3151,236
November 178:00 p.m.at Utah
ESPNUW 34–2445,031
November 238:00 p.m. Arizona State
ESPNL 34–4151,901
December 1511:00 a.m.vs. Nevada *
ESPNW 49–4824,610
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Mountain time

Arizona plays eight of twelve regular season games at home: all three non-conference games and five of nine Pac-12 games. The Cats play neither Washington State nor California for the second straight season after the league's expansion to 12 teams. [2]

Roster

2012 Arizona Wildcats roster
2012 Arizona Wildcats roster from the University of Arizona Athletic Site Archived April 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
 

Quarterbacks

  • 7 B.J. Denker – Junior
  • 9 Javelle Allen – Freshman
  • 10 Matt Scott – Senior
  • 12 Nick Isham – Sophomore/TR
  • 13 Jack Nykaza – Freshman
  • 17 Josh Kern – Freshman
  • 19 Alex Cappellini – Sophomore/TR

Running backs

  • 2 Kylan Butler – Junior
  • 3 Daniel Jenkins – Junior
  • 23 Jared Baker – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 25 Ka'Deem Carey – Sophomore
  • 27 Terris Jones – Junior
  • 32 J.T. Washington – Freshman
  • 45 Elliot Taylor – Junior

Wide receivers

  • 4 Dan Buckner -Senior
  • 5 Trey Griffey – Freshman
  • 8 Richard Morrison – Junior
  • 11 Tyler Slavin – Sophomore
  • 15 Jarrell Bennett – Freshman
  • 16 Garic Wharton – Sophomore
  • 20 Trevor Ermisch – Sophomore
  • 29 Austin Hill – Sophomore
  • 30 Johnny Jackson – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 80 David Richards Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 81 Clive Georges – Freshman
  • 82 Ademola Adeniran – Sophomore
  • 84 Sean Willet – Junior
  • 89 R.J. Aguero – Freshman
 

Tight ends

  • 18 Terrence Miller – Senior
  • 37 Ben Sullivan – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 83 Michael Cooper – Sophomore
  • 85 Dame Ndiaye – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 87 Drew Robinson -Senior

Fullback

  • 31 Taimi Tutogi – Senior

Offensive linemen

  • 54 Addison Bachman – Senior
  • 59 Beau Boyster – Freshman
  • 60 Carter Lees – Sophomore
  • 61 Cayman Bundage – Freshman
  • 62 Chris Putton – Junior
  • 65 Zach Hemmila – Freshman
  • 67 Jack Baucus – Junior
  • 68 Mickey Baucus – Sophomore
  • 69 Eric Bender-Ramsay – Junior
  • 70 T. D. Gross – Freshman
  • 72 Trace Biskin – Senior
  • 73 Fabbians Ebbele – Sophomore
  • 74 Jacob Arzouman – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 75 Shane Zink – Senior
  • 77 Lene Maiava – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 79 Trent Spurgeon – Sophomore

Centers

  • 76 Kyle Quinn – Senior

Long snapper

  • 49 Tim Johnston – Freshman
  • 50 Chase Gorham – Sophomore
  • 63 Brian Chacon – Senior
 

Defensive lines

  • 43 Justin Washington – Junior
  • 71 Chris Merrill – Senior
  • 75 Kirfi Taula – Sophomore
  • 84 Reggie Gilbert – Sophomore
  • 90 Dan Pettinato – Sophomore
  • 91 Sione Tuihalamaka – Junior
  • 92 Dominique Austin – Senior
  • 93 Lamar De Rego – Senior
  • 94 Christian Upshaw – Senior
  • 96 Willie Mobley – Senior
  • 97 Dwight Melvin – Freshman
  • 98 Tevin Hood – Junior/TR
  • 99 Kyle Kelley – Freshman

Linebackers

  • 2 Marquis Flowers – Junior
  • 9 C.J. Dozier – Freshman
  • 14 Keoni Bush-Loo – Freshman
  • 19 Hank Hobson – Sophomore
  • 24 Dakota Conwell – Freshman
  • 28 Anthony Lopez – Freshman
  • 33 Jake Fischer – Senior
  • 34 Aaron White – Freshman
  • 34 Greg Nwoko – Senior
  • 44 Rob Hankins – Sophomore
  • 47 Shadow Williams – Freshman
  • 53 Sir Thomas Jackson – Sophomore
  • 55 Vaughn Brinkman – "Freshman"
  • 56 Tyler Ermisch – Senior
  • 57 Cody Ippolito – Freshman
  • 58 Devin Gordon – Redshirt.svg Freshman
 

Cornerbacks

  • 1 Bryan Harper – Freshman
  • 5 Shaquille Richardson – Junior
  • 6 Johnathan McKnight – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 17 Derrick Rainey – Junior
  • 26 Jourdon Grandon – Sophomore
  • 29 Justin Samuels – Junior
  • 40 Brendan Murphy – Junior/TR
  • 42 Shane Wilson – "Freshman"

Safeties

  • 4 Patrick Onwuasor – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 7 Mark Watley – Senior
  • 10 Yamen Sanders – Freshman
  • 11 William Parks – Freshman
  • 12 Wayne Capers Jr. – Freshman
  • 20 Stephen Ascher – Freshman
  • 21 Tra'Mayne Bondurant – Sophomore
  • 27 Jamar Allah – Freshman
  • 35 Clint Cochrane – Freshman
  • 36 Vince Miles – Freshman
  • 37 Keahi Hogan – Sophomore
  • 38 Jared Tevis – Junior
  • 46 Blake Brady – Sophomore
  • 51 Frasier Anderson – "Freshman"

Kickers/Punters

  • 13 Kyle Dugandzic – Senior
  • 15 John Bonano – Senior
  • 39 Drew Riggleman – Sophomore
  • 48 Jaime Salazar – Senior
  • 86 Jake Smith – Junior/TR

Depth chart

Returning starters

Departures

PositionPlayerNotes
QB Nick Foles drafted to Philadelphia Eagles
LB Rob Hankinsretired from a concussion injury
WR Juron Criner drafted to Oakland Raiders
CB Trevin Wade drafted to Cleveland Browns
QB Bryson Beirnegraduated
RB Keola Antolingraduated
RB David Hillgraduated
WR David Robertsgraduated
WR Gino Crumpgraduated/undrafted to Arizona Cardinals
WR David Douglasgraduated
WR Sean Liebgraduated
DL C.J. Parishgraduated
DL Mohammed Usmangraduated
DL Lolomana Mikaelegraduated
LB Derek Earlsgraduated
LB Bilal Muhammedgraduated
DB Robert Goldengraduated
DB Lyle Browngraduated
DB Trevor Fostergraduated
DB Adam Gottschalkgraduated
LB Joseph Perkinsgraduated
K Alex Zendejasgraduated

Coaching staff

Game summaries

vs Toledo

Toledo Rockets (0–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Period1234OTTotal
Rockets01403017
Wildcats3770724

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 1, 2012
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 93 °F (34 °C)
  • Game attendance: 48,670
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV: ESPNU
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:38) ARIZ – John Bonano 26-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 3:01; Arizona 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:55) TOL – Alonzo Russell 59-yard pass from Terrance Owens, Jeremiah Detmer kick (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 4:31; Toledo 7–3)
  • (12:04) ARIZ – Austin Hill 30-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51; Arizona 10–7)
  • (6:01) TOL – David Fluellen 1-yard run, Jeremiah Detmer kick (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:10; Toledo 14–10)
Third quarter
  • (6:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 73-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 0:32; Arizona 17–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:18) TOL – Jeremiah Detmer 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 2:03; Tied 17–17)
Overtime
  • ARIZ – Terrence Miller 10-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Arizona 24–17)
StatisticsTOLARIZ
First downs2433
Total yards358624
Rushing yards47–16141–237
Passing yards197387
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–47–030–47–1
Time of possession31:4928:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingTerrance Owens11/22, 134 yards, TD
Rushing David Fluellen 20 carries, 72 yards, TD
Receiving Alonzo Russell 3 receptions, 71 yards, TD
ArizonaPassing Matt Scott 30/46, 387 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Ka'Deem Carey 20 carries, 147 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill7 receptions, 139 yards, TD

vs No. 18 Oklahoma State

No. 18 Oklahoma State Cowboys (1–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (1–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
No. 18 Cowboys14017738
Wildcats1013142259

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 8, 2012
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Humid and Gusty, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 45,602
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:03) OKST – Tracy Moore 9-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 1:57; Oklahoma State 7–0)
  • (7:50) OKST – Tracy Moore 30-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 2:26; Oklahoma State 14–0)
  • (5:19) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 15-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; Oklahoma State 14–7)
  • (3:00) ARIZ - John Bonano 22-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:43; Oklahoma State 14-10)
Second quarter
  • (14:18) ARIZ - John Bonano 46-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:57; Oklahoma State 14-13)
  • (11:46) ARIZ - John Bonano 24-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 1:43; Arizona 16-14)
  • (3:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:51; Arizona 23–14)
Third quarter
  • (9:59) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:01; Arizona 30–14)
  • (7:47) OKST – Tracy Moore 9-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:12; Arizona 30–21)
  • (4:54) OKST – Jeremy Smith 10-yard run, Quinn Sharp kick (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 1:34; Arizona 30–28)
  • (3:16) ARIZ – Matt Scott 8-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Arizona 37–28)
  • (0:06) OKST - Quinn Sharp 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Arizona 37-31)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:24) ARIZ – Jonathan McKnight 48-yard interception return, Matt Scott two-point pass to Taimi Tutogi (Arizona 45–31)
  • (4:35) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 25-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:34; Arizona 52–31)
  • (2:58) OKST – Tracy Moore 22-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 1:32; Arizona 52–38)
  • (1:57) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 0:59; Arizona 59–38)
StatisticsOKSTARIZ
First downs3032
Total yards636501
Rushing yards32–20049–181
Passing yards436320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int37–60–328–41–0
Time of possession27:5632:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oklahoma StatePassing Wes Lunt 37/60, 436 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
Rushing Joseph Randle 23 carries, 123 yards
ReceivingTracy Moore8 receptions, 106 yards, 4 TD
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott28/41, 320 yards, 2 TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey26 carries, 126 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill5 receptions, 124 yards


Arizona's first ever televised football game on the Pac-12 Network.

vs South Carolina State

South Carolina State Bulldogs (1–1) vs No. 24 Arizona Wildcats (2–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Bulldogs00000
No. 24 Wildcats721141456

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 15, 2012
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 43,919
  • TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:01) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 15-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; Arizona 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:36) ARIZ – Taimi Tutogi 14-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:16; Arizona 14–0)
  • (7:13) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 7-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 3:41; Arizona 21–0)
  • (1:40) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:01; Arizona 28–0)
Third quarter
  • (9:37) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 27-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:14; Arizona 35–0)
  • (1:46) ARIZ – Daniel Jenkins 5-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:41; Arizona 42–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:42) ARIZ – Sean Willet 17-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (Drive: 14 plays, 87 yards, 4:07; Arizona 49–0)
  • (5:58) ARIZ – Jared Baker 4-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:06; Arizona 56–0)
StatisticsSCSTARIZ
First downs843
Total yards154689
Rushing yards29–6556–323
Passing yards89366
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–25–136–46–0
Time of possession24:5835:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Carolina StatePassingRichard Cue12/25, 89 yards, INT
RushingJulius Pendergrass9 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingTyler McDonald4 receptions, 47 yards
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott30/36, 288 yards, 3 TD
RushingDaniel Jenkins12 carries, 76 yards, TD
Receiving Dan Buckner 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD


at #3 Oregon

No. 22 Arizona Wildcats (3–0) at No. 3 Oregon Ducks (3–0) – Game summary
Period1234Total
#22 Wildcats00000
#3 Ducks76152149

at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, OR

  • Date: September 22, 2012
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Mostly Cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 58,334
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:42) ORE – Daryle Hawkins 17-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Rob Beard kick (Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 2:45; Oregon 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (5:55) ORE – Rob Beard 27-yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 62 yards, 5:21; Oregon 10–0)
  • (0:28) ORE – Rob Beard 41-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 50 yards, 3:31; Oregon 13–0)
Third quarter
  • (6:41) ORE – Colt Lyerla 1-yard run, Rice Jackson two-point pass to Rob Beard (Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 0:39; Oregon 21–0)
  • (1:01) ORE – Bralon Addison 55-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Rob Beard kick (Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:34; Oregon 28–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:08) ORE – Ifo Ekpre-Olomu 54-yard interception return, Rob Beard kick (Oregon 35–0)
  • (4:02) ORE – Bryan Bennett 8-yard run, Rob Beard kick (Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 6:35; Oregon 42–0)
  • (3:53) ORE – Troy Hill 29-yard interception return, Rob Beard kick (Oregon 49–0)
StatisticsARIZORE
First downs1925
Total yards332495
Rushing yards32–8953–228
Passing yards243267
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–52–421–36–1
Time of possession26:2733:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott22/44, 210 yards, 3 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey21 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingDavid Richards7 receptions, 50 yards
OregonPassing Marcus Mariota 20/35, 260 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Kenjon Barner 20 carries, 86 yards
Receiving Bralon Addison 3 receptions, 83 yards, TD

vs No. 18 Oregon State

No. 18 Oregon State Beavers (2–0) vs Arizona Wildcats (3–1) – Game summary
Period1234Total
No. 18 Beavers71071438
Wildcats0721735

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: September 29, 2012
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear with full moon, 86 °F (30 °C)
  • Game attendance: 44,153
  • Referee: Jack Folliard
  • TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:05) OSU – Markus Wheaton 2-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 4:01; Oregon State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:59) OSU – Trevor Romaine 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:01; Oregon State 10–0)
  • (6:10) OSU – Tyler Anderson 1-yard run, Trevor Romaine kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:01; Oregon State 17–0)
  • (3:29) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 2:04; Oregon State 17–7)
Third quarter
  • (11:22) ARIZ – Austin Hill 3-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 3:31; Oregon State 17–14)
  • (8:48) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 24-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:00; Arizona 21–17)
  • (6:10) OSU – Storm Woods 1-yard run, Trevor Romaine kick (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:50; Oregon State 24–21)
  • (0:19) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 16-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:06; Arizona 28–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:35) OSU – Markus Wheaton 20-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 2:04; Oregon State 31–28)
  • (5:34) ARIZ – Austin Hill 7-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; Arizona 35–31)
  • (1:09) OSU – Connor Hamlett 9-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:25; Oregon State 38–35)
StatisticsOSUARIZ
First downs3028
Total yards613545
Rushing yards43–18023–142
Passing yards433403
Passing: Comp–Att–Int29–45–031–53–2
Time of possession36:4123:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon StatePassing Sean Mannion 29/45, 433 yards, 3 TD
RushingStorm Woods29 carries, 161 yards, TD
Receiving Markus Wheaton 10 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott31/53, 403 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey17 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDan Buckner6 receptions, 119 yards, TD

at No. 18 Stanford

Arizona Wildcats (3–2) at No. 18 Stanford Cardinal (3–1) – Game summary
Period1234OTTotal
Wildcats0132015048
#18 Cardinal772014654

at Stanford Stadium • Palo Alto, CA

  • Date: October 6, 2012
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 48,204
  • Referee: Jack Wood
  • TV: Fox
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:28) STAN – Zach Ertz 11-yard pass from Josh Nunes, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:32; Stanford 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:06) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 2:54; Tied 7–7)
  • (6:20) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 64 yards, 4:29; Arizona 10–7)
  • (2:48) STAN – Levine Toilolo 12-yard pass from Josh Nunes, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32; Stanford 14–10)
  • (0:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 2:33; Stanford 14–13)
Third quarter
  • (13:06) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:54; Arizona 20–14)
  • (10:51) STAN – Josh Nunes 2-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:09; Stanford 21–20)
  • (8:17) ARIZ – Austin Hill 12-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; Arizona 27–21)
  • (2:28) STAN – Stepfan Taylor 6-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:44; Stanford 28–27)
  • (1:11) ARIZ – Austin Hill 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, two-point pass failed (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:17; Arizona 33–28)
  • (0:28) STAN – Kelsey Young 55-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:36; Stanford 34–33)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:29) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 8-yard run, Matt Scott two-point pass to Austin Hill (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; Arizona 41–34)
  • (9:13) ARIZ – Terrence Miller 10-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:19; Arizona 48–34)
  • (6:34) STAN – Josh Nunes 1-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:32; Arizona 48–41)
  • (0:45) STAN – Josh Nunes 3-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:58; Tied 48–48)
Overtime
  • STAN – Stepfan Taylor 21-yard run (Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards; Stanford 54–48)
StatisticsARIZSTAN
First downs3827
Total yards617617
Rushing yards34–12643–257
Passing yards491360
Passing: Comp–Att–Int45–69–121–34–0
Time of possession28:2131:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott45/69, 491 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey29 carries, 132 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill11 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
StanfordPassing Josh Nunes 21/34, 360 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Stepfan Taylor 31 carries, 142 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Levine Toilolo 5 receptions, 141 yards, TD


vs Washington

Washington Huskies (3–3) vs Arizona Wildcats (3–3) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Huskies3140017
Wildcats102114752

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 20, 2012
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,148
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:49) WASH – Travis Coons 43-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 5:11; Washington 3–0)
  • (7:48) ARIZ – David Richards 27-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:55; Arizona 7–3)
  • (0:06) ARIZ – John Bonano 24-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 2:55; Arizona 10–3)
Second quarter
  • (8:19) ARIZ – Matt Scott 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 3:46; Arizona 17–3)
  • (4:43) ARIZ – Garic Wharton 33-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 2:38; Arizona 24–3)
  • (3:41) WASH – Austin Seferian-Jenkins 6-yard pass from Keith Price, Travis Coons kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:02; Arizona 24–10)
  • (2:37) ARIZ – Austin Hill 53-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:04; Arizona 31–10)
  • (0:13) WASH – Bishop Sankey 1-yard run, Travis Coons kick (Drive: 3 plays, 3 yards, 0:14; Arizona 31–17)
Third quarter
  • (12:23) ARIZ – Austin Hill 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:21; Arizona 38–17)
  • (9:35) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 63-yard punt return, John Bonano kick (Arizona 45–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:32) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 5:00; Arizona 52–17)
StatisticsWASHARIZ
First downs2523
Total yards613545
Rushing yards29–12449–277
Passing yards256256
Passing: Comp–Att–Int29–52–214–22–1
Time of possession32:2627:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WashingtonPassing Keith Price 29/52, 256 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Bishop Sankey 19 carries, 87 yards, TD
Receiving Austin Seferian-Jenkins 8 receptions, 110 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott14/22, 256 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey29 carries, 172 yards, TD
ReceivingDan Buckner5 receptions, 86 yards

vs No. 10 USC

No. 10 USC Trojans (6–1) vs Arizona Wildcats (4–3) – Game summary
Period1234Total
#9 Trojans0217836
Wildcats103131339

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: October 27, 2012
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny and Clear, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 47,822
  • Referee: Michael Batlan
  • TV: ABC
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:20) ARIZ – Johnny Jackson 8-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:55; Arizona 7–0)
  • (0:48) ARIZ – John Bonano 27-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 3:34; Arizona 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:07) USC – Xavier Grimble 12-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (Drive: 4 plays, 84 yards, 1:20; Arizona 10–7)
  • (4:36) USC – Marqise Lee 49-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:36; USC 14–10)
  • (2:38) ARIZ – John Bonano 44-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:59; USC 14–13)
  • (0:42) USC – D.J. Morgan 3-yard run, Andre Heidari kick (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:49; USC 21–13)
Third quarter
  • (10:37) USC – Marqise Lee 44-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 3:35; USC 28–13)
  • (3:56) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:18; USC 28–20)
  • (1:42) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 9-yard pass from Matt Scott, two-point run failed (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 0:54; USC 28–26)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:46) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 7-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:05; Arizona 32–28)
  • (5:36) ARIZ – David Richards 7-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:54; Arizona 39–28)
  • (4:40) USC – Silas Redd 10-yard run, Matt Barkley two-point pass to Marqise Lee (Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 0:41; Arizona 39–36)
StatisticsUSCARIZ
First downs2830
Total yards618588
Rushing yards26–12543–219
Passing yards493369
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–49–227–51–1
Time of possession30:0229:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassing Matt Barkley 31/49, 493 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingD.J. Morgan9 carries, 63 yards, TD
Receiving Marqise Lee 16 receptions, 345 yards, 2 TD
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott27/50, 369 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey28 carries, 119 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill10 receptions, 259 yards

at No. 25 UCLA

No. 24 Arizona Wildcats (5–3) at No. 25 UCLA Bruins (6–2) – Game summary
Period1234Total
#24 Wildcats037010
#25 Bruins2121101466

at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA

  • Date: November 3, 2012
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Dark, 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 81,673
  • Referee: Terry Leyden
  • TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:27) UCLA – Johna Franklin 37-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:33; UCLA 7–0)
  • (9:48) UCLA – Brett Hundley 6-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 1:44; UCLA 14–0)
  • (3:13) UCLA – Jordan Payton 17-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 5:26; UCLA 21–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:14) UCLA – Damien Thigpen 1-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 3 plays, 39 yards, 1:19; UCLA 28–0)
  • (6:47) ARIZ – John Bonano 28-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 4:27; UCLA 28–3)
  • (3:07) UCLA – Johna Franklin 2-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; UCLA 35–3)
  • (0:14) UCLA – Joseph Fauria 1-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 1:44; UCLA 42–3)
Third quarter
  • (9:58) UCLA – Ka'i Fairbairn 25-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:30; UCLA 45–3)
  • (7:18) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 2:36; UCLA 45–10)
  • (5:21) UCLA – Joseph Fauria 28-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:06; UCLA 52–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:49) UCLA – Steven Manfro 14-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:13; UCLA 59–10)
  • (5:47) UCLA – Melvin Emesibe 3-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:01; UCLA 66–10)
StatisticsARIZUCLA
First downs1836
Total yards257611
Rushing yards40–12163–308
Passing yards136303
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–30–025–30–0
Time of possession26:1633:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott15/25, 124 yards
RushingKa'Deem Carey16 carries, 54 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill5 receptions, 57 yards
UCLAPassing Brett Hundley 23/28, 288 yards, 3 TD
RushingJohna Franklin24 carries, 162 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Joseph Fauria 5 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD

vs Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes (1–8) vs Arizona Wildcats (5–4) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Buffaloes10701431
Wildcats72121756

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 10, 2012
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m.
  • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,236
  • Referee: Jack Folliard
  • TV: Fox
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:59) COLO – Christia Powell 7-yard run, Will Oliver kick (Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:05; Colorado 7–0)
  • (9:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:57; Tied 7–7)
  • (0:36) COLO – Will Oliver 18-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 8:18; Colorado 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:31) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:59; Arizona 14–10)
  • (10:30) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 30-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 2 plays, 49 yards, 0:24; Arizona 21–10)
  • (11:59) COLO – Christia Powell 1-yard run, Will Oliver kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:46; Arizona 21–17)
  • (10:07) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 21-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:28; Arizona 28–17)
Third quarter
  • (13:04) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 9-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:53; Arizona 35–17)
  • (6:47) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 8-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:09; Arizona 42–17)
  • (1:30) ARIZ – B.J. Denker 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 2 plays, 81 yards, 0:28; Arizona 49–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:15) COLO – Donta Abron 10-yard run, Will Oliver kick (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:11; Arizona 49–24)
  • (10:22) COLO – Scott Fernandez 71-yard pass from Connor Wood, Will Oliver kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05; Arizona 49–31)
  • (8:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 3-yard run, John Bonano Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:15; Arizona 56–31)
StatisticsCOLOARIZ
First downs2421
Total yards437574
Rushing yards56–22438–438
Passing yards213136
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–20–112–14–0
Time of possession41:4818:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ColoradoPassingNick Hirschman12/13, 123 yards, INT
RushingChristia Powell37 carries, 137 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingScott Fernandez1 reception, 71 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingB.J. Denker12/14, 136 yards, 2 TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey25 carries, 366 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingDavid Richards3 receptions, 39 yards

at Utah

Arizona Wildcats (6–4) at Utah Utes (4–6) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Wildcats31401734
Utes01410024

at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT

  • Date: November 17, 2012
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy with Rain, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 45,031
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV: ESPNU
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 44-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 1:56; Arizona 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:10) UTAH – Colem Petersen 3-yard run, Colem Petersen kick (Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 5:02; Utah 7–3)
  • (9:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Arizona 10–7)
  • (7:59) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 1:13; Arizona 17–7)
  • (3:45) UTAH – Jake Murphy 34-yard pass from Travis Wilson, Colem Petersen kick (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:11; Arizona 17–14)
Third quarter
  • (6:49) UTAH – Colem Petersen 24-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:32; Tied 17–17)
  • (5:21) UTAH – DeVonte Christopher 36-yard pass from Travis Wilson, Colem Petersen kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:18; Utah 24–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:55) ARIZ – Daniel Jenkins 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Tied 24–24)
  • (11:07) ARIZ – Austin Hill 18-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:20; Arizona 31–24)
  • (1:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 24-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:14; Arizona 34–24)
StatisticsARIZUTAH
First downs2721
Total yards480449
Rushing yards46–32036–136
Passing yards160313
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–27–029–41–0
Time of possession24:5735:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott12/27, 160 yards, TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey26 carries, 204 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
UtahPassing Travis Wilson 28/40, 311 yards, 2 TD
RushingJohn White27 carries, 112 yards
ReceivingDeVonte Christopher3 receptions, 84 yards, TD

vs Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils (6–5) vs Arizona Wildcats (7–4) – Game summary
Period1234Total
Sun Devils01432441
Wildcats6318734

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ

  • Date: November 23, 2012
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,901
  • Referee: Jay Stricherz
  • TV: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:59) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, kick failed (Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 3:38; Arizona 6–0)
Second quarter
  • (9:42) ASU – Marion Grice 52-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:13; Arizona State 7–6)
  • (6:16) ASU – Marion Grice 2-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:12; Arizona State 14–6)
  • (0:00) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:00; Arizona State 14–9)
Third quarter
  • (12:29) ASU – Jon Mora 26-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:31; Arizona State 17–9)
  • (9:22) ARIZ – Austin Hill 22-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 3:02; Arizona 17–16)
  • (6:23) ARIZ – Garic Wharton 40-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano run for two-point conversion (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 1:35; Arizona 24–17)
  • (4:14) ARIZ – John Bonano 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:04; Arizona 27–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:51) ASU – Jon Mora 39-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 2:57; Arizona 27–20)
  • (7:17) ASU – Marion Grice 4-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:22; Tied 27–27)
  • (5:34) ASU – Cameron Marshall 8-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:04; Arizona State 34–27)
  • (2:51) ASU – Michael Eubank 1-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:26; Arizona State 41–27)
  • (1:54) ARIZ – David Richards 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; Arizona State 41–34)
StatisticsASUARIZ
First downs2436
Total yards460522
Rushing yards55–26957–292
Passing yards191230
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–29–019–39–3
Time of possession29:1830:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassing Taylor Kelly 16/29, 191 yards
Rushing Marion Grice 18 carries, 156 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Jamal Miles 5 receptions, 39 yards
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott19/39, 230 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey25 carries, 172 yards, TD
ReceivingGaric Wharton6 receptions, 89 yards, TD

Arizona wore red helmets for the first time since the 1980 season for their rivalry game with Arizona State. [3]

vs Nevada (New Mexico Bowl)

Nevada Wolf Pack (7–5) vs Arizona Wildcats (7–5) – Game summary
(2012 Gildan New Mexico Bowl)
Period1234Total
Wolf Pack211014348
Wildcats72102149

at University Stadium • Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: December 15, 2012
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Mostly Cloudy, 47 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 24,610
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:12) NEV – Stefphon Jefferson 16-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Nevada 7–0)
  • (4:43) NEV – Zach Sudfeld 17-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:13; Nevada 14–0)
  • (4:29) NEV – Zach Sudfeld 28-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:06; Nevada 21–0)
  • (1:52) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 21-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 2:31; Nevada 21–7)
Second quarter
  • (12:46) ARIZ – Matt Scott 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 2:20; Nevada 21–14)
  • (10:23) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 1:21; Tied 21–21)
  • (5:57) NEV – Stefphon Jefferson 14-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:20; Nevada 28–21)
  • (4:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 9-yard run, John Bonano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:35; Tied 28–28)
  • (0:02) NEV – Allen Hardison 27-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 4:22; Nevada 31–28)
Third quarter
  • (9:19) NEV – Richy Turner 33-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:13; Nevada 38–28)
  • (7:17) NEV – Cody Fajardo 1-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (Drive: 15 plays, 83 yards, 6:26; Nevada 45–28)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:44) ARIZ – Austin Hill 63-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 1:41; Nevada 45–35)
  • (1:48) NEV – Allen Hardison 25-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 30 yards, 4:27; Nevada 48–35)
  • (0:46) ARIZ – Austin Hill 2-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:02; Nevada 48–42)
  • (0:19) ARIZ – Tyler Slavin 2-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:21; Arizona 49–48)
StatisticsNEVARIZ
First downs3931
Total yards659578
Rushing yards73–40336–196
Passing yards256382
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–32–228–47–2
Time of possession39:1020:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NevadaPassing Cody Fajardo 22/31, 256 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Stefphon Jefferson 34 carries, 180 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingRichy Turner6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
ArizonaPassingMatt Scott28/47, 382 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey28 carries, 172 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill8 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TD

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP ——2422RVRVRVRVRV24RVRVRVRV—
Coaches ——2521RV————RV——RVRV—
Harris Not releasedRV——RVRVRVRVRV—Not released
BCS Not released——22——24——Not released

Statistics

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1234Total
Arizona20413543139
All opponents1414171055

Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents)

1234Total
Arizona367511664291
Pac-12 Opponents5510475109343

Notes

Arizona Wildcats linebacker Rob Hankins retired due to a concussion injury.

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The 2022 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Kyle Whittingham the Utes played their home games at Rice–Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utes finished the season 10–4, 7–2 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place. Due to tiebreaking rules, Utah received the bid to the Pac 12 Championship Game. There they defeated No. 4-ranked USC for the second time on the season to win the conference championship. As a result, for the second consecutive year they received a bid to the Rose Bowl, where they lost to Penn State.

The 2022 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and competed as members of the Pac–12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jake Dickert, in his second season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Washington Huskies football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington as a member of the Pac–12 Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, the Huskies played their home games at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Utah Utes football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Utah Utes football team represent the University of Utah as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Utes are led by Kyle Whittingham in his 19th year as Utah's head coach. They play their home games at Rice–Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team is an American football team that represents the University of Colorado Boulder as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This is the program's 13th and final year in the Pac-12 before rejoining the Big 12 Conference in 2024. The Buffaloes are led by first-year head coach Deion Sanders. They play their home games on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Washington Huskies football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Washington Huskies football team represent the University of Washington as a member of the Pac–12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Huskies are led by Kalen DeBoer in his second season as Washington's head coach. They play their home games at Husky Stadium in Seattle. This will be the final season in the Pac-12 Conference with Washington moving to the Big Ten Conference in 2024.

The 2023 Oregon State Beavers football team represents Oregon State University in the Pac–12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Jonathan Smith, the Beavers play their home games on campus at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Arizona Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Arizona Wildcats football team represent the University of Arizona as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats are be led by third-year head coach Jedd Fisch and play home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. 2023 is Arizona's 124th season of competition and the program's 45th and final year in the Pac-12 Conference before it joins the Big 12 Conference in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Arizona State Sun Devils football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represents Arizona State University as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Devils are led by Kenny Dillingham in his first year as head coach. Dillingham was hired as Arizona State's head coach in late November 2022.

References

  1. ↑ "Passing Highlights Spring Game". arizonawildcats.com. University of Arizona Athletics. April 14, 2012. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Arizona Football 2012 Schedule". arizonawildcats.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ "#RedOut Set For Friday Rivalry Game." Archived November 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine ArizonaWildcats.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012
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