Photos: BYU vs. Arizona Wildcats in 2016 Cactus Kickoff Classic
The Arizona Wildcats dropped their 2016 season opener to BYU, 18-16, in the Cactus Kickoff Classic in Glendale, Arizona.Â
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Anu Solomon started the 2016 opener for Arizona against BYU.Â
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Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) muscles his way between Brigham Young defensive back Micah Hannemann (7), left, and Brigham Young defensive back Troy Warner (11) after making a catch in the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz.Â
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Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez and quarterback Anu Solomon (12) discuss the play as the Wildcats prepare for a two-point conversion against Brigham Young in the fourth quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz.Â
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Arizona safety Tellas Jones (1) was making plays all over the field against BYU before suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter.
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Nate Phillips (11) can't make the catch after colliding with BYU defensive back Micah Hannemann during Cactus Kickoff Classic at University of Phoenix Stadium.
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Brigham Young linebacker Francis Bernard (13) keeps Arizona wide receiver Nate Phillips from making a catch in the second quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Four Wildcats overwhelm Brigham Young running back Algernon Brown (24) ending his run after a catch in the third quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz.Â
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Fans honor Arizona offensive lineman Zach Hemmila during a ceremony before the season opener at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
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Arizona safety Anthony Mariscal (25) slows Brigham Young running back Jamaal Williams (21) down long enough for help to arrive and drop the running back for a big loss in the fourth quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Brigham Young wide receiver Colby Pearson (3) celebrates his touchdown catch in the third quarter against Arizona of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona running back Nick Wilson (28) bursts up the middle untouched in the fourth quarter for his second touchdown of the game Brigham Young at the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona last played BYU in 2016 at University of Phoenix Stadium, an 18-16 loss to open the season.
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Brigham Young quarterback Taysom Hill (7) stiff-arms his way over Arizona safety Anthony Mariscal (25) while trying to scramble out of danger in the third quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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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
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Brigham Young kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) chips in the winning field goal over the Arizona line in BYU's 18-16 win at Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez stands on the sidelines after the Wildcats turned over the ball against Brigham Young in the fourth quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Brigham Young defensive back Kai Nacua (12) steps in to pick off an Anu Solomon pass that drifted over Arizona wide receiver Tyrell Johnson (2) in the fourth quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona linebacker Carrington Vaughn holds on to drag down Brigham Young quarterback Taysom Hill (7) in the first quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona fans cheer as the team comes out onto the field for the kickoff of their game against Brigham Young in the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) gets sandwiched by (31) Brigham Young linebacker Sae Tautu (31), bottom, and Brigham Young defensive lineman Moses Kaumatule (49) for a sack in the second quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Brigham Young quarterback Taysom Hill (7) rides Arizona cornerback Jace Whittaker (17) out of bounds after picking up several yards on a scramble in the second quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona safety Tellas Jones (1) gets away with a facemask while dragging down Brigham Young running back Jamaal Williams (21) in the first quarter of the Cactus Kickoff Classic, University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, Glendale, Ariz.Â
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Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon could miss the Wildcats' home opener Saturday because of a knee injury suffered during practice this week.
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BYU coach Kalani Sitake, left, and Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez talk before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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BYU running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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BYU quarterback Taysom Hill (7) throws to tight end Tanner Balderree for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) before a game against BYU, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix.Â
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Arizona running back Nick Wilson (28) before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon warms up before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
