Salgado-Medina's Late Kick Lifts No. 24 Arizona Over TCU 29-28

A Late Surge Decides a Tight contest

The number 37 defined the final minutes at Casino Del Sol Stadium, where Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal to give the No. 24 Arizona Wildcats a 29-28 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.

The decisive kick came in the fourth quarter, capping a dramatic sequence in which Arizona trailed before a late touchdown and a failed two-point conversion attempt left the door open for the winning field goal. The Wildcats improved their record to 7-2, while the Horned Frogs fell to 4-5 in the contest played on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Arizona opened the scoring with a 20-yard pass from Noah Fifita to Isaiah Mizell, followed by a 43-yard field goal to lead 10-0 after the first quarter. TCU responded in the second quarter with a 7-yard run by Jaden Craig and a 93-yard interception return by Hudson Hooper, taking a 14-10 lead into halftime.

The third quarter saw Arizona cut the deficit with a 9-yard run by Fifita, but TCU answered with a 6-yard pass from Craig to Jordan Dwyer to lead 21-17.

The fourth quarter featured a back-and-forth exchange, including a 23-yard field goal by Salgado-Medina, a 2-yard run by Craig, and a 15-yard pass from Fifita to Quincy Craig that scored six points after a failed two-point conversion.

Key Performers and Statistics

Noah Fifita was the engine for Arizona, completing 24 of 37 passes for 313 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Giovanni Richardson led the receiving corps with 11 catches for 171 yards, while Kedrick Reescano contributed 52 rushing yards on 10 carries. For TCU, Jaden Craig passed for 232 yards on 28 of 41 attempts with one touchdown and one interception.

Amante Martin rushed for 35 yards on 8 carries, and Kari Ashley caught 14 passes for 95 yards. The game drew an attendance of 40,501 fans in Tucson.

Final Result and Implications

The final score of 29-28 reflects the close nature of the matchup, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the game. Arizona's ability to convert in the final moments proved decisive, as the Wildcats secured a win that moves them to a 7-2 record. TCU's 4-5 record stands as a result of the defeat in this high-scoring affair.

No further playoff implications or series status beyond the final records are specified in the available data.

Sources

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