A Dramatic Finish in Tucson
Michael Salgado-Medina’s 37-yard field goal with seconds remaining gave the Arizona Wildcats a 29-28 victory over the visiting TCU Horned Frogs at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday, November 6, 2026. The win improves Arizona’s record to 7-2, while TCU falls to 4-5 in what proved to be a tightly contested battle marked by momentum swings and defensive stands.
First Half Scoring Struggles
Arizona opened the scoring in the first quarter, taking a 10-0 lead before allowing TCU to rally. Isaiah Mizell caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Noah Fifita, followed by Salgado-Medina’s 43-yard field goal. The Horned Frogs responded with two quick scores in the second period.
Jaden Craig ran for a 7-yard touchdown, and later that same quarter, Hudson Hooper returned an interception 93 yards for a score, giving TCU a 14-10 halftime lead.
Third Quarter Exchange
The third quarter saw Arizona reclaim the advantage. Noah Fifita rushed for a 9-yard touchdown to make it 17-14. However, TCU answered immediately as Jordan Dwyer caught a 6-yard pass from Craig, putting the visitors back on top 21-17 heading into the final frame.
Fourth Quarter Comeback and Game-Winning Drive
Arizona began the fourth quarter with another field goal by Salgado-Medina, narrowing the gap to 21-20. The Wildcats then took control when Jaden Craig (no relation to TCU’s quarterback) ran for a 2-yard touchdown, shifting the score to 28-20 in favor of Arizona.
TCU mounted a late offensive surge, culminating in Quincy Craig catching a 15-yard pass from Fifita, but failed to convert a two-point attempt, leaving the score at 28-26.
With time winding down, Salgado-Medina stepped up again, drilling his 37-yard boot to secure the 29-28 win. The victory highlights Arizona’s resilience after trailing for significant portions of the game.
Key Performances
Noah Fifita led Arizona’s offense with 313 passing yards and two touchdowns on 24-of-37 passing, though he also threw one interception. Kedrick Reescano contributed 52 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Giovanni Richardson hauled in 11 receptions for 171 yards.
For TCU, Jaden Craig completed 28 of 41 passes for 232 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Amante Martin added 35 rushing yards on eight attempts, and Kari Ashley recorded 14 catches for 95 yards. The game drew 40,501 fans to the Tucson venue.
Sources
ESPN
