Trung Canidate takes off for a touchdown against the Sun Devils on Nov. 27, 1998. Canidate’s 288 rushing yards helped Arizona secure its best-ever regular-season finish.

 Benjie Sanders, Arizona Daily Star 1998

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Date: Nov. 27, 1998

Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson

Score: Arizona 50, ASU 42

What went down: The No. 7 Wildcats held off ASU’s rally as halfback Trung Canidate ran for a school-record 288 yards with touchdowns of 80, 66 and 48 yards to give Arizona a school-record 11 victories, on the way to a historic 12-1 season.

Arizona’s Mike Robertson sacks ASU quarterback Ryan Kealy.

Marcus Bell of UA hovers over ASU’s Gerald Green after making a tackle.

UA wide receiver Brad Brennan, far right, sits on the goal post with fellow students after the UA defeated ASU.

Arizona State wide receiver Creig Spann catches a touchdown pass as as UA’s Kelvin Hunter trails behind him.

UA student Cristina Armstrong, left, and best friend Traci Anderson, an ASU student, enjoy a laugh before the 1998 Territorial Cup rivalry game at Arizona Stadium.

UA running back Trung Canidate is mobbed by fans after UA defeated ASU in 1998.

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