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Arizona Wildcats Shut Out at Folsom Field in Football Face-Off Against Colorado Buffaloes

The Arizona Wildcats' season record fell to 0-7 after a challenging game against the Colorado Buffaloes, who improved their record to 2-5. The final score at Folsom Field was 0-34 in favor of the home team.


Oct 16, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jamarye Joiner (10) carries the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes in the third quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In Boulder, Colorado, the Arizona Wildcats faced another tough outing as they were unable to put points on the board against the Buffaloes. Despite a total of 280 yards gained and maintaining possession for nearly half of the game, the Wildcats struggled with efficiency throughout. Their red zone performance was particularly lackluster with zero successes from two attempts and no conversions on third down beyond three out of fifteen tries.


The Arizona offense had difficulty finding its rhythm against a stout Colorado defense. The passing game managed only 153 yards with a completion percentage hovering around fifty-one percent and an average gain per play standing at four yards. Two interceptions further hampered their efforts while rushing plays yielded nine first downs from thirty-one attempts but failed to result in any touchdowns.


Oct 16, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Gunner Cruz (9) throws the ball under pressure from Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Quinn Perry (12) in the third quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams saw some action as well, with one blocked punt among eight attempts for an average of forty-five yards per punt; however, this did not translate into scoring opportunities for Arizona. On defense, they recorded one sack and seven tackles for loss but could not force any turnovers or safeties that might have shifted momentum.


The Buffaloes capitalized on their chances throughout all four quarters, steadily building their lead with three points in each of the first two quarters followed by twenty-one points in the third quarter alone before adding another seven points in the fourth quarter to seal their victory.


Fans of the Arizona Wildcats look forward to seeing if their team can bounce back when they host Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. This upcoming game is scheduled for October 23rd at 7:30 PM local time (10:30 PM Eastern Time) and will be broadcasted on ESPN2. Supporters will gather hoping that home-field advantage will inspire a turnaround performance from their beloved team.

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