Arizona Wildcats football: 2016 season recap
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Here's a look at how the Arizona Wildcats notched a 3-9 record in 2016.
- Arizona Daily Star
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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"
- Arizona Daily Star
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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"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Sept. 17, 2016
Opponent: Hawaii
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 47-28
Arizona's record after game: 2-1
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns. He also passed for 235 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Brandon Dawkins states his case as Arizona Wildcats cruise past Hawaii"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from the Arizona Wildcats' 47-28 victory over Hawaii"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 47-28 victory over Hawaii"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Wildcats could learn lessons from an old sailor who grew up fast in 1941"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats 47, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 28"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On remembering USS Arizona, Dawkins' Hawaiian roots, reunion"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk Arizona Wildcats' win over Hawaii"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: QB Brandon Dawkins, RB J.J. Taylor carry Wildcats past Hawaii"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Sept. 24, 2016
Opponent: No. 9 Washington
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 35-28 (OT)
Arizona's record after game: 2-2, 0-1 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins completed 19 of 31 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. Dawkins also rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats’ valiant effort comes up short against No. 9 Washington"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats’ 35-28 overtime loss to Washington"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats’ 35-28 overtime loss to Washington"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Missed opportunities doom Cats in near-upset of No. 9 Washington"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 9 Washington Huskies 35, Arizona Wildcats 28 (OT)"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On the new Haka, the spirit of Matt Scott, Taylor's moves"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats on overtime loss to No. 9 Washington"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: On Wildcats' valiant effort, Dawkins' brilliance, RB injuries"
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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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Date: Oct. 8, 2016
Opponent: No. 24 Utah
Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah
Final score: 36-23
Arizona's record after game: 2-4, 0-3 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins completed 11 of 20 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a concussion.
Michael Lev's game story: "Safety swings momentum as Arizona Wildcats lose to Utah"
Michael Lev's postgame notebook: "RichRod on the hot seat? ‘Ridiculous,’ Arizona AD Greg Byrne says"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 36-23 loss to Utah"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 36-23 loss to Utah"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Wildcats emerge from battle with Utah bloodied"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats fall to No. 24 Utah Utes 36-23"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Breaking down Arizona's loss to Utah"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Oct. 15, 2016
Opponent: USC
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 48-14
Arizona's record after game: 2-5, 0-4 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate completed 7 of 18 passes for 58 yards and rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown before being replaced by UA's emergency quarterback Matt Morin. In his relief appearance, Morin completed 4 of 8 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Struggling Arizona Wildcats look to regroup after 48-14 loss to USC"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 48-14 loss to USC"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 48-14 loss to USC"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Greg Hansen: Arizona Wildcats not very good, won't be for a while"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: USC Trojans 48, Arizona Wildcats 14"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On disappointed fans, the Cats' bad luck, reunions"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats talk tough loss to USC"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Will the Arizona Wildcats win another game?"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Oct. 29, 2016
Opponent: Stanford
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 34-10
Arizona's record after game: 2-6, 0-5 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Three guys played quarterback for Arizona: Brandon Dawkins, Anu Solomon and Khalil Tate. Combined, the three QBs completed 5 of 20 passes for 116 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats’ losing streak, frustration grow after 34-10 setback vs. Stanford"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 34-10 loss to Stanford"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 34-10 loss to Stanford"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Greg Hansen: Fans of Arizona Wildcats take a hike as offense goes to pieces"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Stanford Cardinal 34, Arizona Wildcats 10"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On lack of depth, McCaffrey's big night, Trier sighting"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats talk tough loss to Stanford Cardinal"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Arizona's QB struggles and what's left to play for"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Nov. 5, 2016
Opponent: Washington State
Location: Martin Stadium, Pullman, Wash.
Final score: 69-7
Arizona's record after game: 2-7, 0-6 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Brandon Dawkins started the game at quarterback for Arizona, but was later replaced by Anu Solomon. Solomon completed 9 of 13 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Healthy again, Arizona Wildcats QB Anu Solomon hopes better days are ahead"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 69-7 loss to Washington State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 69-7 loss to Washington State"
Michael Lev's postgame notebook: "Arizona's 69-7 loss to Washington State is Wildcats' worst 'nightmare'"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 25 Washington State 69, Arizona Wildcats 7"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod searches for answers after 'nightmare' loss to Washington State"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Nov. 12, 2016
Opponent: Colorado
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 49-24
Arizona's record after game: 2-8, 0-7 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: As a team, Arizona rushed for 262 yards and three touchdowns. UA's notable rushers were Brandon Dawkins, who rushed for 81 yards on 18 carries and Samajie Grant who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
Michael Lev's game story: "Penalties, missed opportunities send Arizona Wildcats to their seventh straight loss"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: It's same song, different verse for free-falling Arizona Wildcats"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes 49, Arizona Wildcats 24"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On UA's baseball boys, lack of Zoo, coaches' reunion"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Breaking down Arizona Wildcats' quarterback issues"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Nov. 19, 2016
Opponent: Oregon State
Location: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon
Final score: 42-17
Arizona's record after game: 2-9, 0-8 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Anu Solomon started the game at quarterback for Arizona but eventually left with a foot injury and was replaced by Brandon Dawkins. Dawkins completed 10 of 17 passes for 106 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also rushed for 88 yards.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats come up empty against Oregon State, eye ASU matchup"
Michael Lev's notebook: "Arizona Wildcats coach Rich Rodriguez as passionate as ever amid losing streak, confidant says"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 42-17 loss to Oregon State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 42-17 loss to Oregon State"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Oregon State Beavers 42, Arizona Wildcats 17"
- Arizona Daily Star
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Date: Nov. 25, 2016
Opponent: Arizona State
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 56-35
Arizona's record after game: 3-9, 1-8 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: As a team, Arizona set a new school record for most rushing yards in a single game with 511. Quarterback Brandon Dawkins led the way with 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Running back Samajie Grant rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns, while fellow running back Zach Green rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Lev's game story: "Inspired Arizona Wildcats steamroll ASU to reclaim Territorial Cup"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats’ 56-35 victory over Arizona State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats’ 56-35 victory over Arizona State"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Arizona Wildcats rediscover joy (and the end zone)"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats 56, Arizona State Sun Devils 35"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On huh?-dle, Dawkins' collision with Miss Arizona, playing for Hemmila"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk Arizona Wildcats' 56-35 win over rival Arizona State"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: On the Wildcats' surprise ending and what the future holds"
Bonus postgame video: "Watch: Arizona Wildcats seniors recap UA football careers"
- 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"
- 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"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Sept. 17, 2016
Opponent: Hawaii
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 47-28
Arizona's record after game: 2-1
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns. He also passed for 235 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Brandon Dawkins states his case as Arizona Wildcats cruise past Hawaii"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from the Arizona Wildcats' 47-28 victory over Hawaii"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 47-28 victory over Hawaii"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Wildcats could learn lessons from an old sailor who grew up fast in 1941"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats 47, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 28"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On remembering USS Arizona, Dawkins' Hawaiian roots, reunion"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk Arizona Wildcats' win over Hawaii"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: QB Brandon Dawkins, RB J.J. Taylor carry Wildcats past Hawaii"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Sept. 24, 2016
Opponent: No. 9 Washington
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 35-28 (OT)
Arizona's record after game: 2-2, 0-1 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins completed 19 of 31 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. Dawkins also rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats’ valiant effort comes up short against No. 9 Washington"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats’ 35-28 overtime loss to Washington"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats’ 35-28 overtime loss to Washington"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Missed opportunities doom Cats in near-upset of No. 9 Washington"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 9 Washington Huskies 35, Arizona Wildcats 28 (OT)"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On the new Haka, the spirit of Matt Scott, Taylor's moves"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats on overtime loss to No. 9 Washington"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: On Wildcats' valiant effort, Dawkins' brilliance, RB injuries"
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?"
Date: Oct. 8, 2016
Opponent: No. 24 Utah
Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah
Final score: 36-23
Arizona's record after game: 2-4, 0-3 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins completed 11 of 20 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a concussion.
Michael Lev's game story: "Safety swings momentum as Arizona Wildcats lose to Utah"
Michael Lev's postgame notebook: "RichRod on the hot seat? ‘Ridiculous,’ Arizona AD Greg Byrne says"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 36-23 loss to Utah"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 36-23 loss to Utah"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Wildcats emerge from battle with Utah bloodied"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats fall to No. 24 Utah Utes 36-23"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Breaking down Arizona's loss to Utah"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Oct. 15, 2016
Opponent: USC
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 48-14
Arizona's record after game: 2-5, 0-4 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate completed 7 of 18 passes for 58 yards and rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown before being replaced by UA's emergency quarterback Matt Morin. In his relief appearance, Morin completed 4 of 8 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Struggling Arizona Wildcats look to regroup after 48-14 loss to USC"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 48-14 loss to USC"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 48-14 loss to USC"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Greg Hansen: Arizona Wildcats not very good, won't be for a while"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: USC Trojans 48, Arizona Wildcats 14"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On disappointed fans, the Cats' bad luck, reunions"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats talk tough loss to USC"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Will the Arizona Wildcats win another game?"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Oct. 29, 2016
Opponent: Stanford
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 34-10
Arizona's record after game: 2-6, 0-5 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Three guys played quarterback for Arizona: Brandon Dawkins, Anu Solomon and Khalil Tate. Combined, the three QBs completed 5 of 20 passes for 116 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats’ losing streak, frustration grow after 34-10 setback vs. Stanford"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 34-10 loss to Stanford"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 34-10 loss to Stanford"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Greg Hansen: Fans of Arizona Wildcats take a hike as offense goes to pieces"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Stanford Cardinal 34, Arizona Wildcats 10"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On lack of depth, McCaffrey's big night, Trier sighting"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, Arizona Wildcats talk tough loss to Stanford Cardinal"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Arizona's QB struggles and what's left to play for"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Nov. 5, 2016
Opponent: Washington State
Location: Martin Stadium, Pullman, Wash.
Final score: 69-7
Arizona's record after game: 2-7, 0-6 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Brandon Dawkins started the game at quarterback for Arizona, but was later replaced by Anu Solomon. Solomon completed 9 of 13 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Michael Lev's game story: "Healthy again, Arizona Wildcats QB Anu Solomon hopes better days are ahead"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 69-7 loss to Washington State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 69-7 loss to Washington State"
Michael Lev's postgame notebook: "Arizona's 69-7 loss to Washington State is Wildcats' worst 'nightmare'"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 25 Washington State 69, Arizona Wildcats 7"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod searches for answers after 'nightmare' loss to Washington State"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Nov. 12, 2016
Opponent: Colorado
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 49-24
Arizona's record after game: 2-8, 0-7 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: As a team, Arizona rushed for 262 yards and three touchdowns. UA's notable rushers were Brandon Dawkins, who rushed for 81 yards on 18 carries and Samajie Grant who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
Michael Lev's game story: "Penalties, missed opportunities send Arizona Wildcats to their seventh straight loss"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: It's same song, different verse for free-falling Arizona Wildcats"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes 49, Arizona Wildcats 24"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On UA's baseball boys, lack of Zoo, coaches' reunion"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk 49-24 loss to Colorado"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: Breaking down Arizona Wildcats' quarterback issues"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Nov. 19, 2016
Opponent: Oregon State
Location: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon
Final score: 42-17
Arizona's record after game: 2-9, 0-8 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: Anu Solomon started the game at quarterback for Arizona but eventually left with a foot injury and was replaced by Brandon Dawkins. Dawkins completed 10 of 17 passes for 106 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also rushed for 88 yards.
Michael Lev's game story: "Arizona Wildcats come up empty against Oregon State, eye ASU matchup"
Michael Lev's notebook: "Arizona Wildcats coach Rich Rodriguez as passionate as ever amid losing streak, confidant says"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats' 42-17 loss to Oregon State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats' 42-17 loss to Oregon State"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Oregon State Beavers 42, Arizona Wildcats 17"
- Arizona Daily Star
Date: Nov. 25, 2016
Opponent: Arizona State
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Final score: 56-35
Arizona's record after game: 3-9, 1-8 Pac-12
Arizona's standout player: As a team, Arizona set a new school record for most rushing yards in a single game with 511. Quarterback Brandon Dawkins led the way with 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Running back Samajie Grant rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns, while fellow running back Zach Green rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Lev's game story: "Inspired Arizona Wildcats steamroll ASU to reclaim Territorial Cup"
The Star's postgame blog: "Notes, quotes and stats from Arizona Wildcats’ 56-35 victory over Arizona State"
Arizona's report card: "Report card: Grades for the Arizona Wildcats’ 56-35 victory over Arizona State"
Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Arizona Wildcats rediscover joy (and the end zone)"
Action photos from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats 56, Arizona State Sun Devils 35"
Behind-the-scenes action: "Arizona Wildcats football: On huh?-dle, Dawkins' collision with Miss Arizona, playing for Hemmila"
Postgame press conference video: "Watch: RichRod, QB Brandon Dawkins talk Arizona Wildcats' 56-35 win over rival Arizona State"
Postgame analysis video: "Postgame analysis: On the Wildcats' surprise ending and what the future holds"
Bonus postgame video: "Watch: Arizona Wildcats seniors recap UA football careers"
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