Photos: NAU beats Arizona for the first time since 1932
- Kelly Presnell
- Updated
The Wildcats host the Lumberjacks in their intra-state rivalry, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Northern Arizona head coach Chris Ball, soaking wet from a water dump, jumps for joy as the Lumberjacks upset instate rivals Arizona 21-19, in September 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver BJ Casteel (5) reacts as his apparent two-point conversion catch is called incomplete late in the fourth quarter against Northern Arizona leaving the Wildcats down 21-19 at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Northern Arizona quarterback RJ Martinez (15) and defensive back Brady Shough (43) celebrate their 21-19 win on the road over Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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A few members of the Arizona team sit on the bench as NAU players celebrate their 21-19 upset win at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Boobie Curry (2) pulls down a touchdown catch over Northern Arizona defensive back Jacob Mpungi (3) to make the score 21-19 NAU in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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NAU wide receiver Hendrix Johnson scores the game-winning touchdown in the win over Arizona at Arizona Stadium. NAU’s win was the Lumberjacks’ first over Arizona since 1932.
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Northern Arizona quarterback Jeff Widener (9) gets a long hug from his dad Keith after the Lumberjacks upset Arizona 21-19 at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona coach Jed Fisch can't bear to watch the final seconds of Arizona's loss to FCS opponent NAU.
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Arizona safety Jaxen Turner (21) gets a hug from cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (4) while waiting for the review on the targeting call on him in the fourth quarter of their game against Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021. Turner was subsequently ejected when the call was upheld, the second Wildcat to be called for targeting in the game.
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Arizona safety Jaxen Turner (21) knocks the mouthpiece out of Northern Arizona wide receiver Coleman Owen (6) on a third quarter tackle at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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The Arizona Wildcats run onto the field to take on Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.
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Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris (1) manages to make a tackle for a loss on Northern Arizona running back Kevin Daniels (22) on his knees in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) gets off the pass just as Northern Arizona defensive lineman Carson Taylor (1) slams into him in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (23) and Northern Arizona defensive lineman Carson Taylor (1) go head-to-head in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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NAU defensive lineman Carson Taylor (1) celebrates a sack on Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.
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Northern Arizona defensive back Devontae Ingram (15) gets ahold of Arizona wide receiver Stanley Berryhill III (1) by his face mask while dragging him down after a catch in the second quarter of NAU's eventual win over the Wildcats two years ago.
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Arizona linebacker Kenny Hebert (18) heads up field after picking off Northern Arizona in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs, left, chases down NAU quarterback Jeff Widener for a sack in the early going of the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Boobie Curry (2) gets wide open to cradle a touchdown bomb against Northern Arizona in the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, left, celebrates with receiver Boobie Curry after his catch for a touchdown against NAU. The Wildcats went on to lose to the Lumberjacks 21-19.
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Northern Arizona defensive back Brenndan Johnson (4) nearly pries the ball out of the grip of Arizona wide receiver BJ Casteel (5) while tackling him after a catch over the middle in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona defensive linemen Mo Diallo (26), left, and Leevel Tatum III (97) use the goal post to get dialed for their game against Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) loosens up his arm during the Wildcats pre-game before facing Northern Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 18, 2021.
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