Photos: Arizona Wildcats upset No. 19 Oregon Ducks, 44-15
Photos from the Arizona Wildcats 44-15 upset win over No. 19 Oregon Ducks in Arizona's 2018 Homecoming game in Tucson on Oct. 27, 2018.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona 44, No. 19 Oregon 15
Arizona tailback J.J. Taylor soared to 212 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Oregon on Saturday night.
Arizona 44, No. 19 Oregon 15
Arizona Wildcats cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) celebrates with safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (6) after scooping up a muffed Oregon kick return.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21), right, scores a touchdown to the dismay of Oregon Ducks safety Nick Pickett (16) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona 44, No. 19 Oregon 15
Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin knows further challenges are ahead for the Wildcats.
Arizona 44, No. 19 Oregon 15
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) throws for the end zone over Oregon Ducks linebacker Jalen Jelks (97) during the fourth quarter.
Arizona 44, No. 19 Oregon 15
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) bounces to the outside on a run with help from a Tony Ellison (9) block during the fourth quarter.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (6) disrupts a pass meant for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats defensive end Kylan Wilborn (14) strains to run back a blocked Oregon punt as Oregon Ducks punter Tom Snee (38) drags him down during the second quarter as /o of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin makes his displeasure known to the line judge during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws as the pocket collapses during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle PJ Johnson (52) roars after a stuffed Oregon run during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Colonel Sanders shows off a new variety of fried protein before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
PJ Johnson, left, JB Brown and the Arizona defense were on their game from the get-go earlier this season against Oregon.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats safety Christian Young (5) tries to bring down Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks head coach Mario Cristobal looks on during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) streaks around Oregon Ducks linebacker Justin Hollins (11) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) walks onto the field before the Wildcats took on Oregon at Arizona Stadium earlier this season.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) celebrates his touchdown catch with Khalil Tate (14) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) finds room to run as Oregon Ducks cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) gets blocked during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) before an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona defensive tackle PJ Johnson (52) reacts after making a tackle for a loss against Oregon in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter, right, makes the catch as he shields Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. from the ball in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona safety Scottie Young Jr., right, celebrates with Malik Hausman (23) after intercepting a pass in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Despite throwing 26 TD passes last season, Arizona senior QB Khalil Tate still has a lot to prove.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona tailback J.J. Taylor ranked second in the nation in all-purpose yards per game last season.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws downfield during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona upset Oregon
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 Oregon Ducks
Arizona Wildcats cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) comes up with the ball after Oregon muffed a kick return during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 19 University of Oregon Ducks college football game at Arizona Stadium, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona upset Oregon
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona running back J.J. Taylor (21) stiff arms an Oregon defender in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell stiff arms Arizona safety Scottie Young Jr. (19) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. defends the pass intended for Arizona wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona senior safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles was consistently in the right place at the right time vs. Dillon Mitchell and Oregon.
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona place kicker Josh Pollack (30) during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Arizona defensive end Kylan Wilborn (14) during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona college football
Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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