Arizona Upsets No. 10 Utah, 23-10, in Crucial Big 12 Matchup
Utah's offensive struggles and missed opportunities lead to their first loss of the season against an unranked Arizona team.
- Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Wildcats to a significant victory over Utah.
- Utah's offense faltered in the red zone, converting only 2 of 4 opportunities and failing to score on four fourth-down attempts.
- Freshman quarterback Isaac Wilson, filling in for injured starter Cam Rising, threw two interceptions and struggled to execute in key moments.
- Utah's defense, typically strong in tackling, allowed 161 rushing yards and failed to sack Fifita, contributing to their downfall.
- Head coach Kyle Whittingham emphasized the need for improvement in both offensive execution and defensive tackling as Utah heads into their bye week.