Wildcats Stall in the Fourth
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 417 yards in a valiant but ultimately futile effort to keep his team competitive on the road. The visiting squad managed to stay within striking distance for three quarters, but the defense struggled to contain the home offense in the final stretch.
Fifita connected with Isaiah Mizell for a 94-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats their only first-half lead. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the third and fourth periods, where Texas Tech’s defense tightened up and the offense found its rhythm.
Red Raiders Balance the Ball
Texas Tech Red Raiders relied on a dual-threat approach to secure the 34-26 victory at Galaxy Stadium. Thomas Castellanos finished with 11 of 24 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. His most significant play came in the third quarter, an eight-yard run that tied the game at 17.
On the ground, J'Koby Williams was a force, rushing for 175 yards on 14 carries. Williams capped the game with a 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to 34-23 and sealing the win. Kenny Johnson also contributed significantly, catching four passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Scoring Sequence
The game began with Arizona taking a 3-0 lead via a 35-yard field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina. Texas Tech responded quickly with a 24-yard passing touchdown from Castellanos to Terrance Carter Jr. The Wildcats regained the lead in the second quarter with a 94-yard pass to Mizell, followed by a 5-yard rushing touchdown by Kedrick Reescano.
