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Arizona Wildcats Fall to UCLA Bruins at Arizona Stadium in Week 6 Football Showdown

The Arizona Wildcats, with a record of 0-5, faced off against the UCLA Bruins, who held a 4-2 record. The game concluded with a score of 34-16 in favor of the visiting team.


Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; An Arizona State Sun Devils player reflects in the helmet visor of Arizona Wildcats cornerback Tacario Davis (23) in the first half of the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In front of an attendance of over 43,000 fans at Arizona Stadium, the home team put forth a valiant effort but ultimately fell short against their opponents. The Wildcats' offense managed to accumulate a total of 362 yards throughout the game. Their passing game was particularly effective; they completed 26 out of 38 pass attempts for a total gain of 240 yards and one touchdown pass that covered ten yards. The quarterback's performance was commendable with an impressive passer rating rounding to 130 and completing approximately 68 percent of his passes.


The rushing attack added another dimension to their offense by contributing an additional 122 yards on the ground over the course of 42 attempts. Despite their efforts, they were unable to break into the end zone via the rush. On special teams, field goal kicking was one area where the Wildcats excelled; they successfully made all three field goal attempts with their longest being from forty-six yards out.


Defensively, Arizona managed one interception and recovered one fumble while also registering one sack for three lost yards against UCLA's offense. However, discipline was an issue as they incurred twelve penalties totaling eighty-one penalty yards.


The efficiency within scoring range stood out for Arizona as well; they boasted perfect conversion rates in both redzone and goaltogo situations – succeeding on all four redzone opportunities and both tries when it came down to goals-to-go scenarios.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at home, fans can catch their next game when the Arizona Wildcats travel to face off against Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder on October sixteen at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time broadcasted on Pac-12 Network.

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