Photos: Arizona 22-10 over NAU, NCAA football
The Wildcats scuff out a 22-10 win against the visiting Lumberjacks in the second game of the season, September 7, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive end Tre Smith, right, hits Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington, forcing a fumble the Wildcats would recover late in the fourth quarter of their matchup on Sept. 7 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive coordinator Duane Akina celebrates with defensive back Owen Goss after the Wildcats made a fourth-down stand against Northern Arizona in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 7.
Arizona wide receiver Jeremiah Patterson threads his way to the end zone through a good chunk of the Northern Arizona defense in the third quarter on Saturday.
Arizona wide receiver Jeremiah Patterson is hoisted in the air after scoring against NAU in the third quarter Saturday. UA now owns the longest winning streak in the nation at nine games.
Northern Arizona wide receiver Kolbe Katsis (11) leaps of over the tackle attempt of Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan shouts out to the defense during a series against Northern Arizona in the third quarter on Sept. 7 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (5) drags down Northern Arizona wide receiver BJ Fleming (4) after a catch in the middle in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) downs a Wildcat punt inside the NAU 1 yard line during the fourth quarter of the UA’s nonconference victory over the Lumberjacks on Sept. 7 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive lineman Chubba Ma'ae (92) wraps up Northern Arizona running back Darvon Hubbard (23) three yards deep in the end zone for a Wildcat safety in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) gets mobbed by his teammates after ripping off a long run for a score against Northern Arizona in the fourth quarter Sept. 7, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona linebacker Justin Flowe slams into Northern Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Eastman despite his having signaled a fair catch on a punt in the fourth quarter.
Northern Arizona cornerback DJ VanHook, right, tries to slow down Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan in the third quarter of their Sept. 7 matchup at Arizona Stadium. For the game, NAU did just that, keeping McMillan to just two catches and 11 yards receiving despite the 22-10 UA victory.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss struggles to bring down NAU running back Seth Cromwell (34) while being blocked by Jaden Mack (32) on Saturday.
Arizona linebacker Sterling Lane II (8) drags down Northern Arizona running back Seth Cromwell (34) for a loss in the thrid quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (5) forces Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington (6) into a quick throw in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Northern Arizona running back Seth Cromwell (34) gets the catch while being shadowed by Arizona defensive lineman Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei (46) n the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona defensive lineman Tre Smith gets pressure on Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington in the fourth quarter.
Arizona linebacker Taye Brown manages to hold on to bring down Lumberjacks running back J’Wan Evans in the fourth quarter. The defense saved the day and bailed out the struggling offense.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (5) chases down an NAU fumble in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (5) indicates a turnover on downs after the Wildcat defense swarmed Northern Arizona running back Darvon Hubbard (23) in the first quarter on Aug. 31 at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita gets off his throw with the pocket closing down around him against Northern Arizona in the first quarter of the Wildcats' win over the Lumberjacks Saturday at Arizona Stadium.
Northern Arizona cornerback Ty Jones (2), left, and linebacker Christopher Smith (1) get Arizona wide receiver Malachi Riley (10) in a pincer in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona linebacker Lance Keneley (90) hits Northern Arizona running back Seth Cromwell (34) in the backfield, slowing him down until help can arrive in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) hurdles over Northern Arizona defensive back Alex McLaughlin (7) for a first down in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu high-steps after a tackle for loss against NAU in September. Manu missed the second half of the season with a leg injury.
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes, right, wraps up Northern Arizona wide receiver Kolbe Katsis as he tries to dive for more yardage on a sweep in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 7.
Northern Arizona wide receiver Xander Werner (13) finds a seam to reel in the option pass and room to run for the score in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan follows the cheer squad to Arizona Stadium for the Wildcat Walk and the game against Northern Arizona on Sept. 7, 2024.
The Pride of Arizona color guard performs for the crowd gathered for the Wildcat Walk and the game against Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 7, 2024.
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) practices some over the shoulder catches as the Wildcats run through drills before their recent matchup with Northern Arizona on Sept. 7 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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