Photos: University of Arizona gets the win, 27-3 over Houston, Big 12 football
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Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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The Wildcats plugged away in a 27-3 win over the visiting Cougars, November 15, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew mugs for the crowd after getting a sack and pushing back Houston in the third quarter on Nov. 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive lineman Tre Smith (3) hits Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss (2), flushing him out of the pocket in the third quarter of their Big 12 game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, steps through a trio of Houston defenders after snaring a catch over the middle in the third quarter of their Big 12 game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, left, throws away the ball after rolling out under pressure from Houston linebacker Brandon Mack in the third quarter on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona place kicker Tyler Loop (33) gets congratulated after hitting a 51-yard field goal in the third quarter against Houston.
Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) spins around Houston running back Re'Shaun Sanford II (26), bringing him down after a catch in the backfield in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) comes in almost untouched to sack Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) gets to Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) for a sack in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) stiff arms his way around Houston defensive back A.J. Haulcy (2) in the third quarter of their Big 12 game on Nov. 15, 2024.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) heads into the end zone on a 50-yard run, a one play drive for the Wildcats, in the third quarter against Houston.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan, left, celebrates with Arizona defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) after the Wildcats stopped Houston on fourth down in the third quarter of their Big 12 game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Houston defensive back Kentrell Webb (8) sends Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) flying on a hit near the line of scrimmage in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) scoops up a Cougar fumble near the one yard line, ending a Houston scoring threat late in the fourth quarter, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona fans watch the basketball Wildcats against Wisconsin on the scoreboard screen before the football Wildcats kick off against Houston in their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Owen Goss (27) gets enough of Houston tight end Jayden York (13) to keep him from making the scoring grab on fourth and one in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive coordinator Duane Akina jumps for joy with defensive back Genesis Smith after Smith grabbed a Houston fumble in the first quarter of their Big 12 game on Nov. 15, 2024.
Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter (16) takes a hit Houston defensive back Kentrell Webb (8) after making a catch in traffic inside the red zone in the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Houston wide receiver Joseph Manjack IV (0) uses his half step on Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) to run under the ball for a first down catch in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4), right, gets a helmet butt from running back Kedrick Reescano (3) after he hauled in a touchdown catch early in the first quarter against Houston in their Big 12 game on Nov. 15, 2024.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) drags Houston defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (5) along for the extra yard in the red zone in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Houston running back Re'Shaun Sanford II (26) hops out of the arms of Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) for positive yardage in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Houston running back Re'Shaun Sanford II (26) goes flying after being tossed by Arizona linebacker Lance Keneley (90) in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024. Keneley was charged with a personal foul for the play which occurred after the whistle.
Arizona defensive lineman Kevon Darton (45) manages to get a grip on Houston running back DJ Butler (25) dropping him for no gain in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Tucson, Ariz., November 15, 2024.
Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith, right, cradles an interception on a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Stephon Johnson (5) in the second quarter on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Kelly Presnell
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For the first time in 48 days, the Arizona Wildcats are victorious — and their bowl hopes remain alive after beating the Houston Cougars 27-3.
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