Arizona Wildcats Clinch Dramatic 29-28 Victory Over TCU with Late Field Goal
In a football game played in Tucson, Arizona, No. 24 Arizona secured a dramatic 29-28 victory over TCU, sealed by a 37-yard field goal from Michael Salgado-Medina in the final minute after a recovered onside kick.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, November 7, 2026 —
TUCSON, Arizona – The No. 24 Arizona Wildcats achieved a narrow 29-28 win against TCU in a competitive football matchup played in Tucson. The game’s outcome was decided in the closing moments, with a crucial field goal securing the victory for the home team.
With less than a minute remaining on the clock, kicker Michael Salgado-Medina successfully converted a 37-yard field goal. This decisive kick followed a pivotal moment earlier in the game: Arizona’s successful recovery of an onside kick, which provided the offense with the opportunity to engineer the game-winning drive.
The final score reflects a closely contested game, with Arizona finishing one point ahead of TCU. The specific date of the game and further details regarding player statistics beyond Salgado-Medina’s game-sealing field goal were not provided in the summary. The summary also did not detail the sequence of events leading up to the onside kick or any specific plays that contributed to the teams’ respective scores throughout the contest.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the No. 24 ranked Arizona Wildcats, adding to their season’s record. The summary does not include information about the attendance, specific player performances other than the kicker, coaching decisions, or post-game reactions. The game concluded with Arizona securing the win, extending their momentum in the current football season.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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