Photos: University of Arizona gets run over by Colorado 34-7, Big 12 football
The Wildcats get behind early can't dig out in losing to the Buffs 34-7 in their homecoming game, October 19, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) almost gets to the corner as Arizona defensive back Emmanuel Karnley (23), top, and defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) get tangled in pursuit in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) gets wrapped up by Colorado safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) after his catch out near the sideline in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado safety Shilo Sanders (21), bottom, and cornerback DJ McKinney (8) commit a little pass interference keeping Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) from catching a big throw down the line in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has some thoughts after the Buffaloes picked up a penalty late in the third quarter. CU improved to 5-2 with the 34-7 win.
Colorado defensive end Keaten Wade (27) defensive lineman Shane Cokes (99) swarm over Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) and register a sack in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith (12) manages to keep Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) from making the catch in the red zone in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) rises above the crowd to snare a deflected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) pass for an interception in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Demetrius Freeney, left, runs down Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. on a fourth-quarter punt return.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan congratulates defensive back Demetrius Freeney (7) after his coverage on a punt put Colorado deep in its own territory in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' Big 12 loss to the Buffaloes Saturday at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) manages to just evade the clutches of Colorado defensive end BJ Green II (35) and avoid a sack in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024. Fifita went on to throw an interception after escaping the tackle.
Colorado safety Savion Riley (9) takes Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) off his feet in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Rapper MC Hammer gestures to a fan asking for selfies late in the Arizona game against Colorado, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Wilbur leads the flag line on the field as the Wildcats are introduced for Arizona鈥檚 game against Colorado, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) takes advantage of his half-step on Arizona defensive back Emmanuel Karnley (23) to haul in a catch in the back corner of the end zone in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024. Sheppard was originally ruled out of bounds, but that was quickly overturned on review.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita slips around Colorado cornerback Preston Hodge (24) in the first quarter to get the Wildcats into the red zone during Saturday's game.
Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter (16) sprawls into the end zone off contract from Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney (8) in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Jack Luttrell (13), left, and defensive back Owen Goss (27) celebrate his interception in the Colorado red zone in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) stretches over the line in the arms of Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) to score in the last minutes of the second half of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu (5) helps bring down Colorado running back Isaiah Augustave (23) in the second quarter of their Big 12 matchup in 优蜜传媒Saturday afternoon.
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan looks for room as the Buffaloes defense closes in after his catch over the middle in the third quarter.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) gets stripped from behind by Colorado defensive end BJ Green II (35), allowing the Buffaloes to recover the ball in the second quarter Saturday at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona鈥檚 defense meets at Colorado running back Isaiah Augustave (23) in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan celebrates a bit after the Wildcats scored in the first quarter against Colorado Saturday in Tucson.
Arizona running back Quali Conley gets stopped feet short of the goal line by Colorado safety Shilo Sanders, top, and safety Cam鈥橰on Silmon-Craig in the first quarter Saturday. UA is now under .500 heading into Saturday鈥檚 home game against West Virginia.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita scampers into the Colorado backfield on a scramble into the red zone in the first quarter.
Colorado defensive end Samuel Okunlola (93) slows down Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) on a run up the middle in their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) break containment as he scrambles past Arizona defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio (42) in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Colorado running back Brandon Hood (26) beats Arizona wide receiver Jackson Holman (9) to Wildcats' game-opening onside kick attempt Saturday in Tucson.
Members of the Frog-X Parachute Team circle over Arizona Stadium as part of the pre-game entertainment before kick-off of Arizona vs Colorado in their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona players touch the bust of John 鈥淏utton鈥 Salmon as they head into Arizona Stadium to get ready for Colorado and a Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
The Pride of Arizona color guard entertain the crowd gathered for the Wildcat Walk before the game against Colorado, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Former Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate exchanges fist bumps with a fan as he makes the Wildcat Walk with the current team before the Big 12 game against Colorado, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan hugs a group of receiver Tetairoa McMillan fans gathered for the Wildcat Walk outside Arizona Stadium before the Big 12 game against Colorado, Tucson, Ariz., October 19, 2024.
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