Photos: Arizona Wildcats beat NAU Lumberjacks in home opener
The Northern Arizona University Lumberbacks visit Arizona Stadium in Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats for their 2019 college football season home opener on Sept. 7, 2019.
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This TD by Tayvian Cunningham against NAU is the only time Arizona has scored on its first possession this season.
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Arizona running back Bam Smith (20) gets hugs all around after scoring in the third quarter against Northern Arizona in their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona CB Christian Roland-Wallace cuts in front of NAU's Riley Langton for a third-quarter INT.
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Arizona running back Gary Brightwell rushed for a career-high 141 yards on only five carries against NAU.
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Northern Arizona wide receiver Brandon Porter (18) stretches out to haul in a catch in front of Arizona safety Tristan Cooper (31) during their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona defensive tackle Finton Connolly (91) tries to wrap up Northern Arizona running back Nate Stinson (2) on his run up the middle during their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona running back Nathan Tilford (33) tries to turn the corner on Northern Arizona defensive back Khalil Dorsey (29) during the third quarter their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona freshman quarterback Grant Gunnell completed 9 of 11 passes for 151 yards and three TDs in his UA debut.
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Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) splits Northern Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Goss (95), left, and linebacker Harrison Beemiller (46) as he rumbles up the middle during the third quarter their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone rallies his unit as they prepare to run a series against Northern Arizona during the fourth quarter in their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona running back Bam Smith (20) gets hoisted in the air by his teammates after scampering in for a score in the fourth quarter against Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona linebacker Anthony Pandy (8) forces Northern Arizona quarterback Heath Beemiller (5) to out of the pocket and into dumping the ball out of bound during the fourth quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11), left, celebrates with quarterback Khalil Tate (14) after the two hooked up for touchdown against Northern Arizona during the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate rarely had to use his legs in a dominant offensive performance vs. NAU.
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The Zona Zoo student section gets up for the action during the third quarter of Arizona's 65-41 win over in-state rival Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, September 7, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Northern Arizona linebacker Carson Taylor (1) snags Arizona running back Bam Smith (20) by the face mask stopping his run during the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona defensive end Jalen Harris (49) drags down Northern Arizona quarterback Case Cookus (15) for a sack during the first quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona tailback J.J. Taylor hasn't been full go since the NAU go. Will he be back to form vs. Washington?
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Arizona linebacker Colin Schooler (7) stuffs Northern Arizona running back Aramis Aldredge (31) at the line during the first quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona defensive coordinator Marcel Yates has words for Arizona safety Christian Young (5) after he picked up an unsportsmanlike penalty during the first quarter against Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona players plunge out of the tunnel onto the field to face Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Two-year-old Eyvah Montiel tries to get into the tailgate action and plays catch alongside her uncle C.J. Carpio before the Wildcats' game against NAU at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Thomas Reid III (16), left, and wide receiver Brian Casteel (5) jump for joy celebrating Reid's catch and run for a score against Northern Arizona during the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Bam Smith (20) celebrates as he reaches the endzoneduring NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona running back Bam Smith breaks through the NAU defense during their 2019 game. The Wildcats and Lumberjacks will play Sept. 18 in a game that will be shown only on the Pac-12 Networks’ regional feed.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Bam Smith (20) celebrates as he reaches the endzoneduring NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Bam Smith (20) celebrates as he reaches the endzoneduring NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Kevin Sumlin is still seeking a complete game from the 2019 Wildcats.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin calls out to his team during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The Arizona Wildcats offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone talks to Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jamarye Joiner (10) on the sidelines during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Offensive coordinator and QB coach Noel Mazzone is Arizona's highest-paid assistant at $600,000 a year.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Drew Dixon (1) runs across the field in an attempt to move the ball around Northern Arizona Lumberjacks linebacker Brandon Worthy (6) during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Drew Dixon (1) evades a tackle by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks linebacker Brandon Worthy (6) during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Troy Young (11) became the latest Arizona safety to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11) reacts after a teammate gained yardage in a turnover during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Michael Wiley (6) is stopped as he runs up field during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats defensive end JB Brown (12) is assisted in stretch before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The family of late Arizona Wildcat coach Dick Tomey recieve a helmet during a brief ceremony before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats players rest in front of a fan before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Gary Brightwell (23) warms up before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The Arizona Wildcats color guard perform during the opening of the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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An Arizona Wildcat cheer leader looks towards the flag as the national anthem is played before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The Arizona Wildcats take to the field during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) takes a knee in the endzone before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) fakes a hand off to J.J. Taylor (22) during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Thomas Reid III (16) gets wide open and beats Northern Arizona defensive back Marcel Myers (13) for a long catch and run for a score late in the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona safety Chacho Ulloa (13), left and cornerback Malcolm Holland (10) have to work hard to bring down Northern Arizona wide receiver Brandon Porter (18) on Lumberjack flea flicker that failed in the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona safety Tristan Cooper (31) slams into Northern Arizona wide receiver Brandon Porter (18) and separating him from the ball and preventing a catch in the second of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Drew Dixon (1) lets out a yell as he scores on a throw against Northern Arizona in the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona running back JJ Taylor (21) spins away and leaves Northern Arizona linebacker Harrison Beemiller (46) haning on a run up the middle in the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Brian Casteel almost dances his way past the last man, Northern Arizona punter Collin Robbins (18) in the second quarter of their football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats running back Gary Brightwell (23) makes a sprint towards the end zone in the first quarter during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11) reaches for a pass to score the team's first touchdown of the night during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats cornerback Jace Whittaker (17) intercepts the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ball during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin talks with Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Brian Casteel (5) on the sidelines during NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) warms up his hands as the Wildcats get ready to take on the NAU Lumberjacks at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Fans get in line for food from El Charro in the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center for pre-game tailgating at the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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John Fretz and his daughter Caprice and son Cameron build up a game of Jenga during the Coca Cola Fan Fiesta in the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The line of students begin snaking into Arizona Stadium to fill the Zona Zoo section before kick off of the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) greets fans as he and the rest of the U of A football team make their way towards Arizona Stadium for their game against the NAU Lumberjacks on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The Arizona Wildcat cheer team make their way through the crowd before during the Wildcat Walk prior to the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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The Arizona Wildcat's color guard perform before the Wildcat Walk prior to the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) greets fans as he and the rest of the U of A football team make their way towards Arizona Stadium for their game against the NAU Lumberjacks on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcat players make their way through a crowd of fans during the Wildcat Walk before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, on Sept. 7, 2019.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin leads his team to Arizona Stadium during the Wildcat Walk before the NAU Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats football game on Sept. 7, 2019.
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