No. 24 Arizona Claims Thrilling 29-28 Victory Over TCU
No. 24 Arizona secured a dramatic 29-28 victory over TCU in Tucson, Arizona, with a game-winning 37-yard field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina after recovering an onside pooch kick.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 7, 2026 — No. 24 ranked Arizona achieved a narrow 29-28 win against TCU in a contest held in Tucson, Arizona. The decisive moment came in the final plays of the game, securing a dramatic conclusion for the home team.
The victory was sealed by a 37-yard field goal, successfully kicked by Michael Salgado-Medina. This critical score propelled Arizona to the one-point lead, ultimately determining the game’s outcome.
The opportunity for the game-winning field goal arose following a strategic play by Arizona: the recovery of an onside pooch kick. This recovery provided the necessary possession to advance the ball and set up Salgado-Medina’s attempt. The exact details of the onside pooch kick execution, including the specific player who recovered the ball and the time remaining in the game when the recovery occurred, were not provided in the available information.
The final score reflects a closely contested matchup, with Arizona narrowly overcoming TCU. The win marks a significant achievement for the No. 24 ranked Wildcats. Further details regarding the progression of the game, including other scoring plays, significant player performances beyond the kicker, or specific team statistics, were not included in the provided summary. The locations of specific plays or the broader context of the season for either team were also not detailed.
Michael Salgado-Medina’s performance on the game-winning field goal was pivotal. The accuracy and distance required for a 37-yard attempt under pressure underscore the importance of his role in securing the victory for Arizona. The specifics of previous field goal attempts or Salgado-Medina’s overall kicking statistics for the game were not made available.
The game took place in Tucson, Arizona, indicating a home-field advantage for the Wildcats. The impact of this victory on the team’s standing or future schedule was not detailed in the provided summary. The final score of 29-28 suggests a back-and-forth contest where both teams demonstrated strong offensive and defensive capabilities. The narrative of the game hinges on the late-game heroics of the Arizona special teams and kicker.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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