Photos: The Wildcats overcome Cal
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Arizona Wildcats beat the California Golden Bears, 24-17, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Oct. 6, 2018.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats linebacker Colin Schooler (7) closes in from the blind side to sack California Golden Bears quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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A hit from Arizona Wildcats safety Jarrius Wallace (3) jars the ball from the grip of California Golden Bears wide receiver Kanawai Noa (9) during the third.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) is flushed out of the pocket by California Golden Bears linebacker Malik Psalms (23) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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California Golden Bears quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5) leaps away from the grasp of Arizona Wildcats safety Scottie Young Jr. (19) en route to a second-quarter touchdown during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) points to the sky after his score during the first quarter.
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As he's smothered by teammate PJ Johnson (52), Arizona Wildcats defensive end JB Brown (12) roars after a quarterback sack forced a fumble recovered by the Wildcats during the fourth quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats safety Scottie Young Jr. (19) runs back a pick-six to help ice the game during the fourth quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) slips out of a tackle attempt from California Golden Bears linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk (59) during the fourth quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin, center, reacts to a non-targeting decision from the officials during the third quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) celebrates with Arizona Wildcats cornerback Azizi Hearn (20) after an interception return for a score during the third.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) is tackled by California Golden Bears linebacker Malik Psalms (23) during the fourth quarter.
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California Golden Bears wide receiver Vic Wharton III (17) hauls in a catch behind Arizona Wildcats safety Scottie Young Jr. (19) during the fourth quarter.
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California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox works a timeout during the second half.
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A host of Arizona Wildcats pick California Golden Bears quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5) off the ground to halt his advance during the third quarter.
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California Golden Bears quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5) streaks toward the end zone for a score during the first quarter.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) hauls in a first-quarter touchdown pass ahead of California Golden Bears safety Ashtyn Davis (27) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) celebrates with teammates after his score during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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California Golden Bears running back Patrick Laird (28) cuts back to slip around Arizona Wildcats linebacker Colin Schooler (7) during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (21) has some blocking help on a run during the first quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14), right, and Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jamarye Joiner (10) warm up before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona subbed Jamarye Joiner (10) for Khalil Tate (14) in the second quarter, but the change didn't have the desired effect.
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The Wildcats' helmets feature red chrome face masks before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
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Arizona Wildcats tight end Jamie Nunley (85) sports a walking boot on his left foot before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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It's easy to blame coordinator Noel Mazzone, right, for Arizona's recent offensive struggles, but it isn't that simple.
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Drew Dixon (1) practices his one-handed receptions in the end zone before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin and associate athletic director Dennis Polian greet the game officials before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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With both ankles taped, Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) warms up before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college football game on Oct. 6, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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