Brigham Young kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) runs to the bench after knocking home the game winning field goal in the last seconds of BYU's 18-16 win over Arizona in the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Sept. 3, 2016 

Opponent: BYU

Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 

Final score: BYU 18, Arizona 16 

Arizona's record after game: 0-1

Arizona's standout player: Arizona running back Nick Wilson had 17 carries for 138 yards and two touchdowns. 

Michael Lev's game story: "Offense struggles, defense buckles in Arizona’s first opening loss under RichRod"

Michael Lev's postgame blog: "Odds and ends: Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona’s 18-16 loss to BYU"

Arizona's report card: "Arizona Wildcats' football report card: Grades for Arizona’s 18-16 loss to BYU"

Jon Gold's column from the game: "Jon Gold: Lack of imagination hinders Arizona Wildcats football" 

Action photos from the game: "Photos: BYU 18, Arizona 16"

Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona football: On #Forever65, familiar faces, fan love"

Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Anu Solomon on Arizona's loss to BYU" 

Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Anu Solomon struggles in season-opening loss" 


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