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Did Arizona Wildcats' Defense Falter Against Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium?

First Quarter


The Arizona Wildcats faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones in a challenging encounter at Jack Trice Stadium. The game began with the Cyclones taking an early lead, scoring 8 points while keeping the Wildcats scoreless. The Cats struggled to find their rhythm, unable to penetrate the Clones' defense effectively.


Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Arizona managed to put some points on the board with a touchdown pass from quarterback Noah Fifita. Despite this effort, Iowa State responded robustly by adding 14 more points to their tally. The Cats' defense showed signs of vulnerability as they allowed significant yardage gains by ISU.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw another touchdown from Fifita's arm, but it was not enough to close the gap as Iowa State continued their offensive onslaught with another 14-point addition. Riley Wilson stood out for U of A with two sacks and two tackles for loss, yet these efforts were overshadowed by ISU's relentless attack.


Fourth Quarter


In the final quarter, both teams tightened up defensively; however, a field goal from ISU sealed their victory at 39-14. The Cats' offense struggled throughout this period despite attempts to rally back into contention.


The Arizona Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones match summary highlights what went wrong for Arizona Wildcats during this encounter. With turnovers and missed opportunities plaguing them throughout all four quarters, they were unable to overcome a formidable opponent in front of an attendance of 61,500 fans.


Looking ahead in our Arizona Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones review and full match report: U of A will host Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 4th at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Fans can catch all action live on TNT starting at 3:00 PM EDT.


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