Photos: Arizona Wildcats fall to No. 24 Utah Utes 36-23
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UA led at halftime, but couldn't contain Utes after the break.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Samajie Grant (10) brings in a pass that resulted in a 63-yard score ahead of Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Utah Utes defensive back Chase Hansen (22) delivers a crushing blow on Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Nate Phillips (11) to break up a pass during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) looks to stymie a tackle attempt from Utah Utes linebacker Kavika Luafatasaga (55) during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Utah Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick (49) flushes Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) from the pocket during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) runs the ball as Utah Utes linebacker Sunia Tauteoli (19) looks to apply the stop during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) takes off with the ball during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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A linesman throws a flag for pass interference during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) comes up with a 40-yard catch as the Wildcats started the drive from their own end zone during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez unleashes on the offense after a misfire from their own end zone during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Utah Utes tight end Harrison Handley (88) hauls in a catch for a first down during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) takes off scrambling during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Utah Utes wide receiver Demari Simpkins (17) bobbles the ball as Arizona Wildcats safety Isaiah Hayes (21) lunges for the tackle during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) ensures a pass break-up meant for Utah Utes wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shun Brown (6) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) jumps to haul in a catch behind Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) hypes up the Wildcat fan section after his second-quarter rushing touchdown during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shun Brown (6) takes the first play of the game to the house for a 75-yard score during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) tackles Utah Utes wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) after a reception during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats linebacker DeAndre' Miller (32) sacks Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) eyeballs the pursing Utah Utes defensive back Chase Hansen (22) in the red zone during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) hops up and down during warm-ups before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) warms up before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) smiles while a television cameraman films him before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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The Rice-Eccles Stadium video board previews tonight's game against a backdrop of the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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From left, Arizona Wildcats safety Tellas Jones (1), linebacker Paul Magloire Jr. (14) and Arizona Wildcats cornerback DaVonte' Neal (19) celebrate a defensive stop during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
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Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) throws as Arizona applies pressure during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Samajie Grant (10) brings in a pass that resulted in a 63-yard score ahead of Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes defensive back Chase Hansen (22) delivers a crushing blow on Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Nate Phillips (11) to break up a pass during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) looks to stymie a tackle attempt from Utah Utes linebacker Kavika Luafatasaga (55) during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick (49) flushes Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) from the pocket during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) runs the ball as Utah Utes linebacker Sunia Tauteoli (19) looks to apply the stop during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) takes off with the ball during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A linesman throws a flag for pass interference during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) comes up with a 40-yard catch as the Wildcats started the drive from their own end zone during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez unleashes on the offense after a misfire from their own end zone during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes tight end Harrison Handley (88) hauls in a catch for a first down during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) takes off scrambling during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes wide receiver Demari Simpkins (17) bobbles the ball as Arizona Wildcats safety Isaiah Hayes (21) lunges for the tackle during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) ensures a pass break-up meant for Utah Utes wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shun Brown (6) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) jumps to haul in a catch behind Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) hypes up the Wildcat fan section after his second-quarter rushing touchdown during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Shun Brown (6) takes the first play of the game to the house for a 75-yard score during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) tackles Utah Utes wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) after a reception during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats linebacker DeAndre' Miller (32) sacks Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) eyeballs the pursing Utah Utes defensive back Chase Hansen (22) in the red zone during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) hops up and down during warm-ups before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) warms up before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) smiles while a television cameraman films him before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
The Rice-Eccles Stadium video board previews tonight's game against a backdrop of the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
From left, Arizona Wildcats safety Tellas Jones (1), linebacker Paul Magloire Jr. (14) and Arizona Wildcats cornerback DaVonte' Neal (19) celebrate a defensive stop during the second quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 24 Utah Utes college football
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) throws as Arizona applies pressure during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Utes college football game on Oct. 8, 2016, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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