Photos: Arizona closes its home Big 12 season with a bang, dropping Baylor 41-17
The Wildcats wrap up their home schedule, riding a big fourth quarter to overwhelm the Bears 41-17, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive back Johno Price (21), left, and Arizona head coach Brent Brennan celebrate the recovery of a Baylor fumble during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) chops Baylor running back Caden Knighten (22) off his feet as fellow DB Genesis Smith (12) closes in during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) swims his way past Baylor cornerback LeVar Thornton Jr. (25) to pick up a big yardage during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) cruises nearly untouched into the end zone, scoring against Baylor during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025 in Tucson.
Hundreds of celebrating fans congregating in the northeast corner of the upper bowl are joined by hundreds more streaming up the aisles during the fourth quarter of Arizona’s game against Baylor, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona linebacker Jabari Mann thrusts the ball into the zone, polishing off his pick-six in the fourth quarter against Baylor, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan and linebacker Jabari Mann (11) celebrate the Wildcats forcing a turnover on downs from Baylor during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) out jumps Baylor cornerback LeVar Thornton Jr. (25) to make the first down catch along the sidelines during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive lineman Mays Pese, left, and defensive back Ayden Garnes get to exult after holding Baylor on a drive during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Baylor running back Caden Knighten (22) gets swarmed by a wave of blue as the Arizona defense stuffs his run during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) comes up the middle untouched to sack Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Dominic Hanger (36) puts the finishing hit on Baylor running back Michael Turner (23) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Baylor cornerback Levar Thornton Jr. (25) has a pass intended for Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter (11) just slide off his fingertips, missing an interception during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Devin Dunn (29) tries to keep a grip on Baylor wide receiver Kole Wilson (2) during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Baylor safety DJ Coleman (33) comes up with the interception after managing to reel in a ball that caromed off multiple players during the second quarter of their Big 12 game against Arizona, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Ayden Garnes (9) watches Baylor wide receiver Jadon Porter (83) come down with the catch during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Michael Dansby (25) makes the long stab to keep the ball out of the hands of Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43), bottom, and linebacker Taye Brown (6) jar the ball out of the hands of Baylor running back Bryson Washington (7) and to defensive back Genesis Smith (12) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson
Arizona linebacker Chase Kennedy (7) stands up Baylor running back Caden Knighten (22), dropping him for a loss during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Gio Richardson yells into the stands after covering a Baylor kickoff return during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) celebrates with the excited fans after scampering to the barn untouched against Baylor during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea (41) fights through a block but can only get a hand on Baylor running back Bryson Washington (7) as he scoots through the gap during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Baylor safety Jacob Redding (38) shoestrings Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) trying to get loose around the end during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson (16) flies to hit Baylor running back Michael Turner (23), dropping him for a loss during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) can’t get through the block from Baylor tight end Michael Trigg (1) to get to wide receiver Kobe Prentice (16) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive lineman Deshawn McKnight (0) gets a piece of Baylor running back Caden Knighten (22), slowing him down enough for help to seal the corner during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) jukes his way to more yardage aginst Baylor cornerback Caldra Williford (18) after a catch over the middle during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) stands in the pocket and gets off a pass during the first quarter against Baylor, Nov. 22, 2025, at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Former Arizona quarterback Nick Foles talks with current head coach Brent Brennan at the start of the team’s Wildcat Walk before the game against Baylor, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona players touch the bust of John “Button” Salmon at the end of the Wildcat Walk prior to the game against Baylor, November 22, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) gets loosened up a bit as the Wildcats workout before kickoff against Baylor for a Big 12 game, Nov. 22, 2025, in Tucson.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Arizona outscored Baylor 27-0 to end the game and picked up its eighth win of the season.
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