Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) outruns the pursuit of UCLA defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) rolling out of the pocket in the third quarter of their Pac-12 game at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, Pasadena, Calif. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Oct. 1, 2016 

Opponent: UCLA 

Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. 

Final score: 45-24

Arizona's record after game: 2-3, 0-2 Pac-12 

Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins left the game with sore ribs and was replaced by true freshman Khalil Tate. Tate completed 5 of 9 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 79 yards as well. 

Michael Lev's game story: "Injury-riddled offense stalls as Arizona again loses to UCLA"

The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 45-24 loss to UCLA" 

Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 45-24 loss to UCLA" 

Jon Gold's column from the game: "Gold: Rodriguez's decision to go with Tate will have lasting repercussions" 

Action photos from the game: "Photos: UCLA Bruins 45, Arizona Wildcats 24"

Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On Reveles' return home, a plethora of punts, Byrne's buddy" 

Postgame press conference video: "Watch: Arizona Wildcats QB Khalil Tate talks loss to UCLA" 

Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Did RichRod make wrong decision to play QB Khalil Tate?" 


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