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Arizona Wildcats Dominate at Arizona Stadium Against Miners in College Football Showdown

The Arizona Wildcats improved their season record to 2-1 after a commanding victory over the Miners, who now stand at 1-3. The final score read 31-10 in favor of the home team, reflecting a game where the Wildcats' offense and defense both shone brightly.


Sep 16, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) makes a touchdown catch against UTEP Miners linebacker James Neal (5) during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

At Arizona Stadium, the Wildcats showcased an impressive offensive display against their opponents. The passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback achieving a remarkable passer rating of 188 and completing 78 percent of his passes for a total of 300 yards. This aerial assault included three touchdowns through the air, with one pass reaching as far as 37 yards and another resulting in an 18-yard touchdown.


The ground game was equally potent for the Wildcats; they amassed an impressive total of 244 rushing yards on just as many attempts. Their running backs broke free for several significant gains, including one scintillating run that went for 59 yards. They also found success in short-yardage situations, punching in a rushing touchdown from three yards out.


Sep 16, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) makes a catch against UTEP Miners cornerback Ilijah Johnson (32) and defensive back McKel Broussard (24) during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Arizona's squad was relentless throughout the contest. They racked up three sacks and five tackles for loss while holding their opponents to just ten points overall. The defensive line's pressure resulted in a loss of twenty-seven sack yards against the Miners' quarterback.


Special teams played their part too – although there were no blocked punts or returns for touchdowns to report on this occasion – with all six kickoffs by the Wildcats resulting in touchbacks.


Sep 16, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; UTEP Miners tight end Judah Ezinwa (17) drops a pass against Arizona Wildcats safety Dalton Johnson (43) during the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties were kept relatively low by both teams; however, it is worth noting that six penalties were called against Arizona totaling thirty-four penalty yards.


Looking ahead to future games is always exciting for fans and players alike. The next challenge facing the Arizona Wildcats will be an away game against Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on September 23rd at approximately 4:00 PM local time (Pac-12 Network). Fans eager to follow every play can tune into Pac-12 Network to catch all live-action from this upcoming encounter.

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