Photos: Arizona defeats Cincinnati 34-7, Big 12 football
Arizona Wildcats (4-1) took a 34-7 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1) in a Big 12 match at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday night.
Arizona football prepares to take the field for their game against Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
A swarm of Arizona defenders tackle Cincinnati running back Cole Tabb (3) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Mizell (17) gets sandwiched in-between Cincinnati’s Judea Milon (71) and Kenny Worthy (8) during the second half at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Quincy Craig (24) runs the ball during the first quarter against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona safety Lee Molette III tackles Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Brandon Phelps jumps in the air after scoring a touchdown for the Wildcats against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona linebacker Chase Kennedy (7) tackles Cincinnati wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano weaves through Cincinnati defenders during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Antwan Roberts Jr. (44) loses control of the ball after Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Jacob Finley (0) punches the ball out of his hands, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona kicker Michael Salgado-Medina (19) earns the extra point for the Wildcats during their match against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Fans jump for free tee shirts during the Wildcats game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Brandon Phelps (18) carries the ball down the field during the Wildcats game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) fights his way through Cincinnati inside linebacker Jonathan Thompson (22) to earn a touchdown for the Wildcats early in the first quarter, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter III (11) runs through Cincinnati defenders, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) gestures to the sky after scoring a touchdown for the Wildcats against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan gets hyped up on the sidelines during the Wildcats game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Caleb Smith (20) attempts to jump over Bearcat defensive lineman Marquaze Parker (4) during the second half at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) runs through the Cincinnati Bearcats defensive line earning a touchdown for the Wildcats during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne (6) attempts to jump over Arizona safety Quinn Olson (35) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey III limps off the field at halftime at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) finds the pass during the Wildcats game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona tight end Tyler Powell (87) scores a touchdown for the Wildcats during the second half against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona linebacker Dash Fifita sacks Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV in the second half at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV (4) hands the ball off to running back Gi'Bran Payne (6), Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona safety Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (15) gets underneath Cincinnati tight end Lyviel Waters (85) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
A young fan holds up her phone during the game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Quincy Craig (24) attempts to jump over Bearcat defensive lineman Marquaze Parker (4) during the second half at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver DJ Jordan (4) catches a pass outside of the in-zone, falling short of earning the Wildcats of another touchdown against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita gets sacked by Cincinnati inside linebacker Simeon Coleman (31) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) kisses his fiancé Faith Webb after the Wildcats 34-7 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Fans dance to La Chona by Los Tucanes de Tijuana during the Arizona game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati safety Jasper Beeler (18) pushes Arizona running back Quincy Craig (24) out of bounds during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita finds the pass during the first half against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati’s Brian Simms III (17) and Kenny Worthy (8) tackle Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Mizell (17) in the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) celebrates after scoring in the first quarter against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati cornerback KK Meier (14) tackles Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Mizell (17) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Antwan Roberts Jr. runs the ball through a pack of players during the Wildcats game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita gets sacked in the second half against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona cornerback Jay'Vion Cole (8) tackles Cincinnati tight end Gavin Grover (87) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan talks to his players from the sidelines, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati edge Brian Simms III (17) puts pressure on Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) during the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona running back Antwan Roberts Jr. (44) takes off on a breakaway run as Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Jacob Finley (0) trails closely behind him, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter III (11) wears a brace on his left leg during the second half against Cincinnati, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV (4) finds the pass before Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) can get the sack,Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Ineligible players Max Harris (5) and Ismail Mahdi (21) walkout with their team before the Wildcats face the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Eager fans wait at the sidelines after the Wildcats 34-7 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona linebacker Max Harris (5) watches his teammates warm up before their match against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) limps off the field after the Wildcats 34-7 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Fans wear all white for the Wildcats game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona offensive lineman Zach Henning (58) hugs offensive line coach Josh Oglesby before the Wildcats face Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan cheers on his players before their game against Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona tight end Lachlan Teissier (39) catches a pass during warm-ups at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) hands the ball off to running back Kedrick Reescano (3) before the Wildcats face Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan hugs former Arizona tight end Brandon Manumaleuna during the Wildcats pregame walkout, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona linebacker Dash Fifita and quarterback Noah Fifita walkout ahead of the game against Cincinnati, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona cheer hypes up the crowd at the Wildcats pregame walkout, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan greets eager fans during the Wildcats pregame walkout, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026
A young fan walks out with Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter III (11) ahead of the Wildcats game against Cincinnati, Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona linebacker Dash Fifita and quarterback Noah Fifita greet their family and friends before the Wildcats face Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois high-fives Arizona football players before the Wildcats face Cincinnati at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Oct. 3, 2026.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Arizona thumps Cincinnati 34-7 and picks up its first win of Big 12 play.