Photos: Arizona Wildcats 35, NAU 0
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The 2013 football season home opener for the Arizona Wildcats against the NAU Lumberjacks.
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) checks any trailing defenders as he streaks in for a 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona wide receiver Clive Georges (81) (Arizona wide receiver Clive Georges (81) right, congratulates Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) (Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3)) after his 90+ years touchdown run against Northern Arizona in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9), right, celebrates his 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9), left, celebrates his 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant (21) comes up with a third-quarter interception during the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Jared Baker (23) runs past the arm of Northern Arizona defensive lineman Zach McDonnell (99) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) (Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) )leaves the Northern Arizona defense in his wake as he sprints up the middle for a 70+ yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona cornerback Devin Holiday (13) (Arizona cornerback Devin Holiday (13) )pulls down an interception over Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) (Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6)) in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) breaks for a touchdown during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant (21) loses the battle for a high pass to Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) giving up a first down in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The view from the new Lowell-Stevens Football facility as Arizona fans stand and cheer the team entering the field at th start of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) celebrates with teammate Chris Putton (62) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Jared Baker (23) is tackled by Northern Arizona cornerback Randy Hale Jr. (4) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) pulls away from Northern Arizona defensive back Lucky Dozier (20) on his way to a 90+ yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona lineback Sir Thomas Jackson wraps up NAU running back Zach Bauman during the first quarter of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins jumps into the arms of lineman Cayman Bundage after Jenkins scored Arizona's first touchdown of the season in the the first quarter during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily S
University of Arizona head coach Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez touches the sculpture of John Button Salmon as his team heads into Arizona Stadium to take on Northern Arizona University before the start of the game on Friday, August 30, 2013.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez, at bottom, high-fives with fans as the team marches down during the Wildcat Walk before the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona linebacker Derrick Turituri (45) sacks Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) scrambles during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Northern Arizona tight end R.J. Rickert (83) comes up with a catch over Arizona linebacker Marquis Flowers (2) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts none too pleased after a missed field goal attempt during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer (33), right, gives chase as Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) slips a tackle for a would-be safety during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright (31) (Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright (31) can't quite drop Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) (Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) ) in the end zone for a safety in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona defensive lineman Justin Washington (43) (Arizona defensive lineman Justin Washington (43) comes down hard on Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) (Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) )for a sack in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) (Arizona cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) ) pressures Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) (Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) ) as the ball slips through his hands in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.Β
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) checks any trailing defenders as he streaks in for a 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant celebrates Arizona's win over NAU after the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona wide receiver Clive Georges (81) (Arizona wide receiver Clive Georges (81) right, congratulates Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) (Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3)) after his 90+ years touchdown run against Northern Arizona in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9), right, celebrates his 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9), left, celebrates his 72-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant (21) comes up with a third-quarter interception during the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Jared Baker (23) runs past the arm of Northern Arizona defensive lineman Zach McDonnell (99) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0.Β
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) (Arizona quarterback Javelle Allen (9) )leaves the Northern Arizona defense in his wake as he sprints up the middle for a 70+ yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona cornerback Devin Holiday (13) (Arizona cornerback Devin Holiday (13) )pulls down an interception over Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) (Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6)) in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) breaks for a touchdown during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant (21) loses the battle for a high pass to Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) giving up a first down in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The view from the new Lowell-Stevens Football facility as Arizona fans stand and cheer the team entering the field at th start of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Student fans in the Zona Zoo reach during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) celebrates with teammate Chris Putton (62) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Jared Baker (23) is tackled by Northern Arizona cornerback Randy Hale Jr. (4) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. At the half, Arizona leads 14-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) pulls away from Northern Arizona defensive back Lucky Dozier (20) on his way to a 90+ yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona defenders bring down NAU running back Zach Bauman during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona lineback Sir Thomas Jackson wraps up NAU running back Zach Bauman during the first quarter of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins jumps into the arms of lineman Cayman Bundage after Jenkins scored Arizona's first touchdown of the season in the the first quarter during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily S
The Pride of Arizona marching band rushes the field as the game starts during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Head coach Rich Rodriguez directs players during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Joshua Gamez, 8, left, and cousin Otto Malone, 7, show their colors befofre the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Student fans in the Zona Zoo cover up as the rain begins to fall during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Student fans in the Zona Zoo cheer during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Student fans in the Zona Zoo signal a key play during the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona football game in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona head coach Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez touches the sculpture of John Button Salmon as his team heads into Arizona Stadium to take on Northern Arizona University before the start of the game on Friday, August 30, 2013.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez, at bottom, high-fives with fans as the team marches down during the Wildcat Walk before the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona linebacker Derrick Turituri (45) sacks Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) scrambles during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Northern Arizona tight end R.J. Rickert (83) comes up with a catch over Arizona linebacker Marquis Flowers (2) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) leaps through a tackle by Arizona linebacker Sir Thomas Jackson (53), bottom, during the first quarter.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona quarterback B.J. Denker (7) scampers away from Northern Arizona linebacker Ryan Reardon (44) as he takes the ball himself during the first quarter.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts none too pleased after a missed field goal attempt during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) breaks for a 91-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer (33), right, gives chase as Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) slips a tackle for a would-be safety during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Northern Arizona University football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Lumberjacks 35-0. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Sta
Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright (31) (Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright (31) can't quite drop Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) (Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman (34) ) in the end zone for a safety in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona defensive lineman Justin Washington (43) (Arizona defensive lineman Justin Washington (43) comes down hard on Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) (Northern Arizona quarterback Kyren Poe (7) )for a sack in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) (Arizona cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) ) pressures Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) (Northern Arizona wide receiver Nick Cole (6) ) as the ball slips through his hands in the third quarter for the season opening game for the University of Arizona at Arizona Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.Β
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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