Photos: Arizona Wildcats fall to Texas Tech 28-22, Big 12 football
The Wildcats lose it late 28-22 to the Red Raiders in their first Big 12 home game, October 5, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) brings down Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) for a sack in the first quarter of their Big 12 game in Tucson on October 5, 2024.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) can’t get out of reach of Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts (13) on a run in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, left, gets off the throw under pressure from Texas Tech defensive lineman Jayden Cofield in the third quarter of the Wildcats’ Big 12 home opener Saturday at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43), top, and defensive lineman Stanley Ta’ufo’ou (47) pop the ball out of the grip of Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona tight end Keyan Burnett (88) looks up field for room to run after making a catch over the middle against Texas Tech in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (in blue) runs into Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas and separates him from a catch in the third quarter of their Big 12 game on October 5, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez can’t keep Arizona running back Quali Conley from stretching into the end zone for the Wildcats’ only touchdown of the night in the third quarter of their Big 12 matchup on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan gets excited as the Wildcats score a touchdown and get back into the game in the fourth quarter against Texas Tech on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona’s Dalton Johnson (43) snares Texas Tech wide receiver Brady Boyd (13) after Boyd’s catch out wide in the third quarter of the teams’ Oct. 5 Big 12 matchup in Tucson.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27), left, and defensive lineman Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (47) jar Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) loose from the ball in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024. The play was originally ruled down by contact, but overturned on review into a fumble that the Wildcats recovered
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) drags Texas Tech defensive back JMaury Davis (23) for an extra yard after his catch and run in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley gets stopped short of the first down by inches by Texas Tech defensive back Maurion Horn in the fourth quarter Saturday. Since erupting for 61 points in the season opener, UA has scored 22, 7, 23 and 22.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan thinks his Wildcats should have received a facemask call late in the fourth quarter against Texas Tech during their Big 12 matchup Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive lineman Chase Kennedy (11) gets stiff armed trying to stop Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton (2) running up the middle in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game in Tucson on Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona defensive lineman Tre Smith, left, and fellow lineman Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei celebrate their sack against Texas Tech in the third quarter of the UA’s Big 12 home opener on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) runs over Texas Tech defensive back C.J. Baskerville (9) on a run up the middle in the third quarter of their Big 12 game in Tucson on Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan celebrates a review that eventually ruled Texas Tech and fumbled and the Wildcats recovered in the third quarter of their Big 12 loss.
Arizona defensive back Emmanuel Karnley (23) can’t keep Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas (5) from making a first down catch in the last minutes of the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Texas Tech defensive back Maurion Horn (4) comes from behind to strip Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) of the ball after he made a a catch and broke deep into the Red Raider half in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024. Texas Tech recovered the ball.
Arizona defensive lineman Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei (46) and linebacker Taye Brown (6) get stuffed and can’t get to Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Texas Tech defensive back Devynn Cromwell (22) grabs Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) after his catch in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) gets dumped right after hauling a short pass Texas Tech defensive back Maurion Horn (4) in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) gets hit behind the line by Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) stopping him short of the first down in the red zone during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig (5) gets stopped on a facemark from Texas Tech defensive back Maurion Horn (4) aft4er his catch and run in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Texas Tech wide receiver Josh Kelly (3) can’t get a hold of the ball despite have a few steps on Arizona defensive back Emmanuel Karnley (23) in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona placekicker Tyler Loop watches his fourth-quarter field goal go through the uprights, briefly giving the Wildcats their only lead of the night against Texas Tech at Arizona Stadium. Loop connected on kicks from 47, 40, 30, 37 and 52 yards against the Red Raiders, Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita tries to run for yardage in the third quarter of Saturday’s 28-22 home loss to Texas Tech.
Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, heads upfield after snaring a catch in the middle of the second quarter against Texas Tech on Oct. 5, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive lineman Tre Smith (3) tries to fight out of the grip of Texas Tech offensive lineman Sheridan Wilson (72) and get to Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) in their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita rolls out and finds wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig open enough to get him the ball against Texas Tech Saturday Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive back Tacario Davis (1) spins Texas Tech running back Cameron Dickey (33) down after he made a catch out wide in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) sprawls out but can’t touch Texas Tech wide receiver Josh Kelly making the turn upfield in the teams’ Oct. 5 Big 12 matchup in Tucson.
Arizona defensive lineman Chase Kennedy (11) eyes Texas Tech wide receiver Josh Kelly (3) while attempting to shut down his run after catch in the first quarter of their Big 12 game in Tucson on Oct. 5, 2024.
A Texas Tech cheerleader runs over and taunts the Zona Zoo student section after the Red Raiders broke out on top with a touchdown in the first quarter vs. Arizona on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan works with the receiving corps as the Wildcats prepare for their first home game as members of the Big 12 against Texas Tech on Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona place kicker Michael Salgado-Medina (19) gets off a punt from the north end zone during the Wildcats’ early pre-game session before facing Texas Tech in Tucson on Oct. 5, 2024.
Arizona defensive lineman Keanu Mailoto (95) works on his move with the staff as the Wildcats get ready for their first home game in the Big 12 against Texas Tech, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Arizona defensive lineman Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (47) steams in to sack Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton (2) for a big loss in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 5, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Arizona's loss to Texas Tech is the first home loss under first-year head coach Brent Brennan — and the first Big 12 loss of the season.
Notable storylines, statistics and quotes from Arizona football's loss to Texas Tech, the Wildcats' first setback in Big 12 play.
After only scoring one touchdown in 10 drives that ended in Texas Tech territory, the Arizona Wildcats are "dead-ass serious about getting those things fixed," according to Brent Brennan.