Photos: Arizona Wildcats hold off North Dakota State Bison, college football
The Arizona Wildcats defeated North Dakota State Bison, 31-28, in a non-conference football game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona won five games in Jedd Fisch's second season as coach.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona Wildcats players take a knee just before the coin flip as the team gets ready to face North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona safety Gunner Maldonado (9) talks with members of the crowd right after the Wildcats 31-28 win over North Dakota State on Sept. 17, 2022 at Arizona Stadium.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona defensive lineman Hunter Echols (31) celebrates a Wildcat stop on fourth down against North Dakota State in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona running back Jonah Coleman (24) lets go with a yell after scoring against North Dakota State in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona running back Rayshon Luke, left, leaves North Dakota State safety Michael Tutsie (25) and defensive end Loshiaka Roques (56) crashing into one another on his run in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium last year.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
The Arizona defense swarms North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke (44) stopping him cold in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch gets excited as time runs out on North Dakota State and the Wildcats up 31-28 at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
North Dakota State Bison fan Jason Kubitz watches the pre-game activity near a horned Wildcat fan before the game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona tight end Tanner McLachlan (84) flies over the tackle of North Dakota State cornerback Courtney Eubanks (1) to pick up a few more yards after his catch in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) gestures into the stands after sprinting up the middle to score against North Dakota State in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen celebrates after his unit made a fourth down stand against North Dakota State in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura escapes the reach of North Dakota State linebacker Luke Weerts during Saturday's first quarter.
University of Arizona vs Northa Dakot State
Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) gets shoestringed by North Dakota State linebacker James Kaczor (26) in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing gets loosened up as a few of the Wildcats take to the field early to prepare to face North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona wide receiver Anthony Simpson (1) eyes a long throw as he works early before the Wildcats face North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs Northa Dakot State
Arizona players make their way to Arizona Stadium during the Wildcat Walk as the team and fans get ready for the night's game against North Dakota State, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona players touch the bust of Button Salmon as they enter Arizona Stadium to face North Dakota State, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
A young Arizona fan cheers with the students in ZonaZoo following an Arizona touchdown during the first half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona and North Dakota State are tied at 14 at the half.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura, right, talks with kicker Tyler Loop on the bench after Loop’s missed field goal against North Dakota State in 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (59) blocks North Dakota State tackle Josh Magin (98) during the second half of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona fans wave their cellphones and sing Can't Stop Believin' during a third quarter timeout in the game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona linebacker Kolbe Cage (11) jars North Dakota State wide receiver Jake Lippe (19) keeping him from the catch in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (59), bottom, and linebacker Jerry Roberts (48) send North Dakota State running back Kobe Johnson (4) head over heels in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona defensive lineman Hunter Echols (31) celebrates with linebacker Jacob Manu (59) after a Wildcat stop of North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) cranks a long throw as the North Dakota State line closes in at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) manages to turn the corner on North Dakota State defensive tackle Javier Derritt (58) in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona cornerback Isaiah Rutherford (2) gets bent over backward stopping North Dakota State tight end Noah Gindorff (87) after his catch in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) can't out leap North Dakota State cornerback Jayden Price (23) for a cup ball in the corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona running back Jonah Coleman signals a first down after his run against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) gets over North Dakota State cornerback Destin Talbert (6) for a first down catch in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona running back Jonah Coleman (24) leaves North Dakota State cornerback Britton Pascoe (18) hanging on a run around end at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts (48) shows off the fumble he recovered against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2022.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona tight end Tanner McLachlan (84) signals that he got the first down after a catch and run vs. North Dakota State in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats running back Jonah Coleman (24) and Arizona Wildcats running back Michael Wiley (6) celebrate with Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) following Cowing's touchdown during the second half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, right, celebrates with running back Jonah Coleman after Coleman's touchdown against North Dakota State earlier this year.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Students in the ZonaZoo wave a line of tied towels during the second half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats linebacker Anthony Ward (57) sprays water toward ZonaZoo while hyping up the crows during the second half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) laughs at fans while walking toward the locker room after Arizona's 31-28 over North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats cornerback Jeffrey Robinson (39) hypes up ZonaZoo during the second half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats tight end John Hart (86) hypes up ZonaZoo during the second half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
An Arizona fan reacts to a North Dakota State incomplete pass during the first half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona and North Dakota State are tied at 14 at the half.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
From left to right, Arizona Men's Basketball guard/forward Cedric Henderson Jr., center Oumar Ballo and guard Ben Ackerley laugh while walking through ZonaZoo during the first half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona and North Dakota State are tied at 14 at the half.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona Wildcats linebacker Dante Smith (38) celebrates during the Arizona Wildcats team intros before Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona and North Dakota State are tied at 14 at the half.
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Arizona Assistant Coach Jason Kaufusi, center, talks with the linebackers during the first half of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona and North Dakota State are tied at 14 at the half.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Arizona’s Turnover Sword lays on the ground following a turnover during the first half of the Wildcats’ game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
ZonaZoo uses their phones to light-up Arizona Stadium during the fourth quarter of Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022. Arizona won 31-28.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Gigi Hand, right, Arizona's offensive lineman Jt Hand's cousin, hugs Wilma while waiting for the Wildcat Walk to begin before Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
An Arizona fan stands in a pocket of sunlight while waiting for the Wildcat Walk to begin before Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
Pride of Arizona snare drum player Phillip Castro, left, celebrates with Wilma after Wilma played on his drum before Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
North Dakota State at University of Arizona
From left to right, Pride of Arizona snare drum players Phillip Castro, Charles Hunter and Adan Castro play "runaway baby" during the Wildcat Walk before Arizona Football's game against North Dakota State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 17, 2022.
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