Photos: Arizona 24, Toledo 17
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The Wildcats home opener for 2012 and the first game under new head coach Rich Rodriguez.
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins celebrates after the University of Arizona beat Toledo 24-17 in overtime at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Terrence Miller, left, gets congratulated after hauling a desperation touchdown catch in overtime against Toledo at Arizona Stadium.
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Toledo quarterback Austin Dantin throws a pass during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott rolls out of the pocket during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game.
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Toledo's Keith Suggs, right, gets in the face of Arizona placekicker John Bonano after he missed a chip shot field goal to win in the last seconds of their game at Arizona Stadium.
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Toledo's Jermaine Robinson, right, returns an interception during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott hands off to running back Ka'Deem Carey during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona reciever Dan Buckner, left, runs into a swarm of Toledo defenders during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez yells from the sideline during the first quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.
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Arizona's Dan Buckner drags Toledo's Dan Molls, 32, and Keith Suggs, right, during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey slips through the grip of Toledo's Junior Sylvestre in the third quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Richard Morrison loses the ball under pressure from Toledo's Mark Singer in the first quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Austin Hill coughs up the ball after fighting his way into the back field as the Wildcats lose their second fumble of the night against Toledo's in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Toledo's David Fluellen, left, runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Jake Fischer and Marquis Flowers come together to tackle Toledo's Terrance Owens during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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Arizona's Austin Hill hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.
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A fan boos the Toledo players just before the kick-off of the game against Arizona at Arizona Stadium.
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The return of the Saturday Night Lights as the fans in the 'Zona Zoo section cheer before the kick-off of Arizona's game against Toledo at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Fans, and fans in ape suits, rattle their keys as the teams kick-off with Arizona against Toledo at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Two fans in the 'Zona Zoo section wearing horse head masks get in the spirit just before the kick-off Arizona's game against Toledo at Arizona Stadium.
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Friends Greg Damron, left, and Michael Block share a laugh while tailgating before the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game.
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Arizona quarterback Matt Scott high-fives with fans during the Wildcat Walk before the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game
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Pride of Arizona band member Will Lathrop, left, tries to squeeze in a nap before the Wildcat Walk at Arizona Stadium.
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Eric Rodriguez's three-month old English bulldog Tito sports a red jersey in honor of the UA as they cruise the tailgating area on the mall prior to the kickoff of the game between Toledo and Arizona.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Bobby Lee tries to get his satellite dish aimed as he helps to get his family's tailgate up and running on the UAMall prior to the kickoff of the game between Toledo and Arizona.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts after the Wildcats had a second touchdown of the game called back on a penalty against Toledo in the fourth quarter.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Marquis Flowers tumbles over Toledo quarterback Austin Dantin after sacking him and stopping a drive in the fourth quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Jared Tevis makes a shoestring tackle to stopToledo's Cassius McDowell behind the line in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dan Buckner gets interfered with by Toledo's Keith Suggs in the second quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium.
- Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star
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