Photos: Arizona Wildcats 62, Southern Utah 31
Photos from the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah college football game Saturday night at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
Photos by Mike Christy and Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) picks up a pass interference penalty while keeping Southern Utah wide receiver Carlos Baker (10) from a catch in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) outpaces Southern Utah Thunderbirds safety AJ Stanley (33) after he hauled in a 75-yard pass en route to a score.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) hauls in a 75-yard pass for a touchdown during the third quarter.
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Arizona receiver Devaughn Cooper makes a diving catch behind the Southern Utah secondary.
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Arizona defensive end Lee Anderson III (51) left, and defensive end Jalen Harris (49) nail Southern Utah quarterback Chris Helbig (8) as he scrambles up the middle in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) cradles a catch after beating Southern Utah safety AJ Stanley (33) and ends up outrunning him to the end zone in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) streaks down the sideline en route to a kick return touchdown during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) finds space in the Southern Utah Thunderbirds secondary during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) roars after his touchdown catch during the third quarter.
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Arizona senior Shawn Poindexter might be one of college football’s most intriguing pro prospects. The tall, toolsy wide receiver worked as an electrician’s apprentice and baked cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon before signing with the UA.
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Gary Brightwell led the way for the Arizona RB corps vs. Southern Utah, totaling 81 yards.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) warms up before the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) runs from a flock of Thunderbirds during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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The ZonaZoo gets hyped during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats linebacker Anthony Pandy (26) sacks Southern Utah Thunderbirds quarterback Chris Helbig (8) during the first quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) fumbles the ball as he's hit during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Southern Utah Thunderbirds linebacker Chinedu Ahanonu (35) lunges to tackle Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shun Brown (6) during the first quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) finds some running room during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Southern Utah Thunderbirds head coach Demario Warren looks at the video board during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats linebacker Colin Schooler (7) stuffs Southern Utah Thunderbirds quarterback Chris Helbig (8) during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin hollers at an official during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Devaughn Cooper (7) lays out for a long catch during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin gives a line judge an earful during the third quarter.
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Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate had plenty of reason to celebrate vs. Southern Utah.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) is mobbed by teammates after his touchdown during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) delivers the first Wildcats score during the first quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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A group of fans gathers at the railing to watch the Wildcats take the field just before kick-off of the Arizona game against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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In the Zona Zoo student section, Raj Watson, in glasses, with his girlfriend Victoria Sato, and his sign imploring the Wildcats to break their 0-2 start to the season as Arizona prepares to face Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats safety Dayven Coleman (9) catches one-handed passes before the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats safety Jarrius Wallace (3) jumps around before the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) sidesteps a tackle and vaults into the air during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Anthony Pandy (26) and the UA defense showed flashes vs. Southern Utah, but a lack of discipline led to breakdowns.
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Students in the Zona Zoo jangle their keys as their Wildcats run out for the kick-off Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Nick Kopf pounds his base drum as the Pride of Arizona plays following an Arizona score against Southern Utah in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin voices his displeasure to an official as a targeting call against Arizona was reviewed during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) fends off the last defender in Southern Utah Thunderbirds place kicker Manny Berz (18) en route to a kick return touchdown during the second quarter of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate slaps hands after the defense held on a Southern Utah fourth down in the fourth quarter. Tate threw for 349 yards and five touchdowns.
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Arizona Wildcats defensive end Justin Belknap stands on crutches with a brace on his right foot before the Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds college football game at Arizona Stadium, on Sept. 15, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Added beer stations cut the lines dramatically for those wanting to get a brew in the run-up to kick-off for Arizona against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Holly Keith takes her shot while playing bean bag with J.J. Santa Cruz during the tailgating on the mall before Arizona's game against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Matthew Recsetar belts out Runaround Sue, one of the selections of karaoke at the tailgating tent of Ryan Flannagan, Dimitri Downing and David Basilla, in the run-up to Arizona against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin has a bit of a discussion with one of the game officials in the second quarter against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin signals his offense that they're on third down in the third quarter of the Wildcats game against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona defensive coordinator Marcel Yates tries to rally his players in the third quarter against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona wide receiver Shun Brown (6) gets pressured by Southern Utah wide receiver Daniel Bell (16) while fielding a punt in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) rolls out and throws a touchdown against Southern Utah in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone and QB Khalil Tate continue to work through some stuff.
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Three members of the coaching staff, in distinctive colors, signal in an offensive play as Arizona goes up against Southern Utah in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin, left, and offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone watch a play unfold against Southern Utah in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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It appears that Marcel Yates will get at least one more year as Arizona's defensive coordinator.
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Southern Utah tight end Nick Colson (85) makes a juggling catch after beating Arizona defensive end Lee Anderson III (51) in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Southern Utah wide receiver Frank Harris III (88) out jumps Arizona safety Troy Young (11) to haul in a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Rhett Rodriguez gets to throw, taking the field in the fourth quarter against Southern Utah and serving as Khalil Tate's backup quarterback.
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Arizona place kicker Lucas Havrisik (43) and a pair of Southern Utah defenders watch his kick sail through the uprights in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona wide receiver Shun Brown (6) leaves Southern Utah linebacker Chinedu Ahanonu (35) in the dirt on his way to the end zone in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Early comers to the Zona Zoo student section have a partly cloudy sky overhead as Arizona gets ready to go against Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin walks among his players, shaking hands as the Wildcats limber up to face Southern Utah at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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The Pride of Arizona gets a police escort as they march to Arizona Stadium for the Wildcats game against Southern Utah, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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The Souza phone squad of the Pride of Arizona awaits a kick off as the Wildcats play Southern Utah in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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The Pride of Arizona adds to the noise level as the Wildcats try to hold Southern Utah on a third in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Southern Utah place kicker Manny Berz (18) just clears the Wildcat defensive line for field goal in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Southern Utah tight end McCoy Hill (32) reaches back to snare a throw in front of Arizona safety Tristan Cooper (31) in the third quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 15, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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