Photos: 2012 New Mexico Bowl
The University of Arizona Wildcats edged by the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, 49-48, in the final seconds of the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 15, in Albuquerque.
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Arizona defensive lineman Lamar De Rego (93) celebrates on a wild Wildcat sideline in the final seconds of a 49-48 win over Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona receiver Tyler Slavin (18) falls into the end zone in the arms of Nevada's Bryson Keeton with the winning score in the final seconds of 49-48 come from behind thriller in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona running back Kylan Butler (2) celebrates as the Wildcats get the ball back clinging to a one point lead over Nevada in the last seconds of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) and Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez embrace after their Wildcats defeated Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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In the latests, and warmest, U of A gear, Janie Schembri sings along with the Arizona marching band at the Fan Fest outside University Stadium, University of New Mexico, prior to the Wildcats' game against Nevada, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) squeezes his way between Nevada linebacker Albert Rosette (51) left, and Nevada linebacker DeAndre Boughton (42) for a touchdown in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) left, fends off Nevada linebacker Jeremiah Green (54) for a few more yards in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) right, and Nevada linebacker Dray Bell (26) slam into the umpire David Goodwin as Carey plunges into the Wolf Pack secondary in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona linebacker C.J. Dozier (9) manages to corral Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo (17) on a run around the end in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona cornerback Shaquille Richardson (5) falls on the ball after Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson (25) coughed it up in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona safety Marquis Flowers (2) brings down Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson (25) in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Nevada defensive back Khalid Wooten (2) comes between Arizona wide receiver David Richards (80) and the ball in the end zone thwarting a Wildcat score in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) celebrates as the Wildcats get the ball back with a one point lead in the last few seconds against Nevada in the at the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) gets carried off the field by the fans after the Wildcats came from behind in the final seconds to defeat Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona safety Marquis Flowers (2), right, draws a bead on the loose onside kick after it slipped out of the grip of Nevada tight end Kolby Arendse (86) left, in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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the Arizona defense swarms Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo (17) for a stop in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer (33), right, goes head to head with Nevada running back Nick Hale (32) on the goal line to avert a Wolf Pack score in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) manages to dump the ball out of bounds despite the grip of Nevada linebacker Albert Rosette (51) in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez tries to get the officials to add a few precious seconds to the clock in the fourth quarter against Nevada in he New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona wide receiver Austin Hill (29) pulls down a first down catch over Nevada defensive back Duke Williams (5) in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Saturday, December 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona receiver Dan Buckner gets up and dances as the U of A marching band floods in among the tables to play Bear Down at the Kickoff Luncheon at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino during events leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Friday, December 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Arizona cheerleaders Emma Garner top and Raul Gonzalez warm up in the hall outside the conference room at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino before the Kickoff Luncheon leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Friday, December 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Linebacker Jake Fischer left, and quarterback Matt Scott right, listen as head coach Rich Rodriguez answers questions at a press conference during events leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Friday, December 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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NFL Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett answers a few questions giving the keynote address for the Kickoff Luncheon leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Friday, December 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Nevada head coach Chris Ault ponders a question at a press conference during the events leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Friday, December 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
ALBUQUERQUE — The Arizona Wildcats were doomed. Then, they pulled off one of the most stunning finishes in bowl history.
ALBUQUERQUE - Days before he orchestrated one of the most unlikely comebacks in Arizona Wildcats football history, Matt Scott submitted his fi…
ALBUQUERQUE - Moments after the Arizona Wildcats took a one-point lead over Nevada in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl, center Kyle Quinn walked to …
The Arizona Wildcats have already scattered for the holidays, flying home to California and Texas and Louisiana or driving north to Phoenix fo…
While his Arizona Wildcats celebrated Saturday's New Mexico Bowl win over Nevada, Daniel Jenkins took a knee and stared at the University Stad…
Rich Rodriguez couldn't help it.
Wildcats will face New Mexico in Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl, held in Albuquerque.