To end the home schedule, the Arizona Wildcats were close, but it wasn't enough in a 38-29 battle against No. 24 Utah Saturday afternoon at Arizona Stadium.ย
Arizona quarterback Will Plummer, who exited last week's win over Cal multiple times for injury, finished Saturday completing 19 of 34 passes for 223 yards and scored two touchdowns.ย
A week after allowing just 122 yards of total offense, Arizona's defense surrendered 468 yards.ย
Between PATs, field goals and a blocked punt by Nazar Bombata recovered by Rhedi Short for a touchdown, the Wildcats scored 17 points on special teams against Utah, a team notorious for elite special teams play.ย
Following the game, UA head coach Jedd Fisch addressed the media to reflect on the game; here's what he said:ย
'Good things are coming'
Jedd Fischโs message to Arizona after losing to No. 24 Utah 38-29: โYou play games like that, good things are coming.โ pic.twitter.com/HAptflddoE
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 13, 2021
Raising expectations
โThat was the most upset locker room Iโve seen in a while.โ โ Jedd Fisch reflecting on Arizonaโs 38-29 loss to Utah pic.twitter.com/79TcwknBHB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 13, 2021
Arizona turning into a 'tough out'
โWhen you play us, you better be ready to play.โ โ Jedd Fisch on Arizona staying competitive in games despite a 1-9 record pic.twitter.com/Nen6gx4Zvk
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 13, 2021
Impact of special teams
Jedd Fisch on how much Arizonaโs special teams unit has impacted the Wildcats this season: pic.twitter.com/tlkclLNDQM
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 13, 2021
Plummer's availability
Jedd Fisch says QB Will Plummer wasnโt under any snap restriction against Utah. pic.twitter.com/lQD9DsQLIB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 13, 2021
