Arizona Wildcats Secure Upset Victory Over TCU with Last-Second Field Goal
No. 24 Arizona stunned TCU 29-28 with a game-winning 37-yard field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina after recovering an onside kick late in the game. The football match occurred in Tucson, Arizona.
Topeka, KS, November 7, 2026 —
In a dramatic conclusion to a closely contested football matchup, the No. 24 Arizona Wildcats achieved a stunning upset against TCU, securing a 29-28 victory. The decisive moment came late in the game when kicker Michael Salgado-Medina successfully converted a 37-yard field goal to seal the win for Arizona.
The dramatic turn of events was set in motion by a crucial onside kick recovery by the Wildcats. This play provided Arizona with the opportunity to mount a final offensive drive, ultimately leading to the game-winning points. The precise timing of the onside kick recovery and the subsequent field goal was pivotal in shifting the momentum and securing the narrow margin of victory.
The game, which took place in Tucson, Arizona, saw both teams battling intensely throughout. While the summary highlights the final score and the key plays, specific details regarding the overall game narrative, individual player statistics beyond the decisive kick, or the exact point in the game when the onside kick occurred were not provided in the trend summary. The identity of the opposing team was noted as TCU. The final outcome represents a significant result for the Arizona Wildcats program in the context of their season. Further details regarding the conditions of the game, coaching strategies, or player performances across the entire roster were not available in the provided summary. The significance of this win for the team’s standing or future prospects remains an aspect that would require additional reporting.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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