Photos: Oregon State 56, Arizona Wildcats 38, college football
The Arizona Wildcats drop a heartbreaker on homecoming, falling to Oregon State 56-38 at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Nov. 2, 2019, in Pac-12 college football action. It is the 105th UA Homecoming game.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin reacts after the Wildcats missed a field goal late in the fourth quarter against Oregon State their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
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Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson could prove to be a good value later in the draft.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona defensive lineman Myles Tapusoa (99) brings down Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton (6) for a sack in the third quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Umpire Roscoe Meisenheimer gets leveled as he throw an inadvertent block on Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell's (17) scramble up the middle against Oregon State in the fourth quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State defensive back Isaiah Dunn (23) comes in to keep Arizona wide receiver Drew Dixon (1) from pulling down a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) cruises into the end zone, scoring against Oregon State in the third quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State linebacker Riley Sharp (56) gets Arizona running back Gary Brightwell (23) by the toe, dropping him at the line in the third quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
J.J. Taylor ranks fifth all time at Arizona with 3,182 career rushing yards.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona wide receiver Jamarye Joiner (10) pushes away Oregon State defensive back Akili Arnold (16) to pick up a handful of extra yards after his catch in the fourth quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) dumps off a throw to running back Darrius Smith (20) against Oregon State in the second quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona defensive tackle Finton Connolly (91) makes a twisting grab at Oregon State running back Artavis Pierce (21) but can't shut down his run in the first quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State running back Artavis Pierce (21) shovels the ball back to quarterback Jake Luton (6) on a flea flicker that failed to flick in the second quarter against Arizona in their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Newly promoted Arizona defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil, right, signals in a play against Oregon State in the first quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State receiver Isaiah Hodgins got open far too often vs. a confused Arizona secondary on Saturday.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone gets pulled back to the bench as he tries organize a Wildcat two-point conversion attempt in the second quarter Oregon State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona running back J.J. Taylor (left) has a low center of gravity that makes him hard to tackle in the open field.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell (17) just slips the grip of Oregon State defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins (90) as he scrambles in the fourth quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) makes a shoestring tackle but can't keep Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11) from falling forward for the first down in the third quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona wide receiver Stanley Berryhill III (86) forces his way past Oregon State defensive back Isaiah Dunn (23) in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell (17) finds the seam to force a pass between Oregon State linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) and defensive lineman Simon Sandberg (45) in the third quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs Oregon State football, homecoming
Unfortunately, Grant Gunnell and fellow Arizona QB Khalil Tate could be under siege against Utah.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11) tries to fend off Oregon State defensive back Jojo Forest (26) after his catch in the first quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin wonders where the call is on a Wildcat drive late in the second quarter against Oregon State in their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
A tall throw and Arizona safety Jarrius Wallace (3) help keep Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) from making a catch in the first quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona running back Gary Brightwell (23) motors away from Oregon State defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) on his way to the end zone in the second quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Oregon State linebacker Omar Speights (36) yanks Arizona running back J.J. Taylor (21) around by his face mask in the second quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell (17) manages to get the pass off over Oregon State linebacker Riley Sharp (56), left, and linebacker Avery Roberts (34) in the second quarter of their Pac12 football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Arthur Rodriguez, left, and Steven Escobedo whip skillet fulls of breakfast burritos as the Fired Up Tailgaters tent before Arizona against Oregon State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
University of Arizona student wave from a bus during the the University of Arizona homecoming parade at the school's campus, on Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Newly promoted defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil draws the attention of a video crew as he walks onto the field for Arizona's game against Oregon State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
Rob Ingle takes his turn as he and other members of the Bisbee Bobcats relax with some corn hole before Arizona goes against Oregon State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
The Pride of Arizona warms up before the the University of Arizona homecoming parade at the school's campus, on Nov. 2, 2019.
Arizona vs. Oregon State football, homecoming
University president Robert Robbins waves to people along the parade route during the the University of Arizona homecoming parade at the school's campus, on Nov. 2, 2019.
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