The stakes were unprecedented in UA football history: ASU, 10-0, and Arizona, 9-1, would play for a Fiesta Bowl berth. The Sun Devils completed a forever-controversial 8-yard touchdown pass to John Jefferson with 30 seconds in the first half. Arizona led 14-3. Jefferson’s catch, which appeared to be out of the back of the end zone, was the margin of victory, 24-21. Arizona, 9-2, put the then-best season in school history in the books, with no bowl game and nothing but regret.
7. The Catch, 1975
"The Catch" by Arizona State University receiver John Jefferson during the 1975 ASU/UA football game. Photo courtesy of Arizona State athletics
Star sports columnist Greg Hansen counts down the 10 biggest heartbreakers in Tucson sports history.