Arizona wide receiver Samajie Grant (10) stiff-arms Grambling State defensive back Derrick Dixon (30) after a catch during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Grambling State University Tigers college football game on Sept. 10, 2016, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Sept. 10, 2016 

Opponent: Grambling State 

Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson 

Final score: 31-21

Arizona's record after game: 1-1

Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins completed 15 of 29 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. 

Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats rally to avoid upset against Grambling State"

The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from the Arizona Wildcats' 31-21 victory over Grambling State"

Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats’ 31-21 victory over Grambling State"

Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Arizona Wildcats avert disaster, but warning signs are everywhere"

Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats 31, Grambling State Tigers 21"

Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On big-school talent, honoring Hemmila, Grambling's amazing band" 

Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats on win over Grambling State"

Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Takeaways were Arizona's key to beating Grambling State" 


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