Photos: Arizona squeaks by Kansas 24-20, Big 12 football
The Wildcats came back in the final seconds and held on through a last Jayhawk possession for a 24-20 homecoming win, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona running back Quincy Craig (24) just manages to stretch out and push the ball over the line after getting hit at the 3 by Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara (1) for a touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) flushes Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) out of the pocket during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona running back Quincy Craig gallops into the end zone practically untouched to notch the winning score in the final minute of the game against Kansas, Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan goes down the line of fans for high fives after the Wildcats held on to edge Kansas 24-20, Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) leaves Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) hanging in his wake on an end run during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) slams into Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (1) and jars the ball loose, denying him a scoring catch during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) almost manages to intercept the pass that Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) tipped during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson. The play was ruled incomplete following an official review.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) comes close to intercepting the pass intended for Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz (10) and ending the game in the last seconds of the fourth quarter, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson. Johnson lost his grip on the ball when he crashed down.
Arizona tight end Sam Olson (84) gets clear in the corner to cradle a touchdown throw early in the first quarter against Kansas, Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio (42) drags down Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) by his face mask, negating a sack during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd (26) throws in an arm to break up the pass to Arizona wide receiver Javin Whatley (6) in the back of the end zone during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) skims past the reach of Kansas defensive tackle Kenean Caldwell (97), picking up yards on a run up the middle during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan has a backslap for Arizona offensive lineman Tristan Bounds after the Wildcats scored in the last seconds to take the lead, and eventually the game, over Kansas, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Kansas cornerback Syeed Gibbs (22) interferes with Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4), picking up the penalty on a Wildcat throw during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Michael Dansby (25) gets a little contact on Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (1), helping stop him from picking up the reception late in the game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Gio Richardson (5) lets go a yell after his catch-and-run picked up a first down in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8 Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive lineman Deshawn McKnight (0) comes up just short as Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) gets off the pass during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) lunges for first down yardage in the arms Kansas cornerback Jahlil Hurley (6) during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Kansas defensive end Dak Brinkley (9) comes face-to-face with Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) and manages to drag him down for a sack during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) uses Kansas defensive tackle Tommy Dunn Jr. (92), left, and cornerback Austin Alexander (0) colliding to gain more yards during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Jabari Mann (11) bears down on Kansas tight end Quinton Conley (81) covering a punt return during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) stands in under pressure from Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara (1) to deliver a touchdown pass during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Kansas cornerback Austin Alexander (0) delivers the hit to keep Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) from tiptoeing along the sideline and into the end zone during the first quarter of their Big 12 game Nov. 8, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan talks with honorary captain Antoine Cason as the two take the Wildcat Walk before the game against Kansas, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
The Pride of Arizona color guard performs for the early crowd along the Wildcat Walk route prior to the game against Kansas, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona offensive lineman Chubba Maae takes a quiet moment on the field before many of the players come out for warm-ups as the Wildcats host Big 12 rival Kansas, November 8, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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