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Arizona Wildcats focus on correcting mistakes after BYU loss

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Arizona Wildcats focus on correcting mistakes after BYU loss

Summary

The Arizona Wildcats look to rebound after their loss to BYU on September 12, 2026. Despite leading 17-14 at halftime, penalties hampered their offense in the second half. Defensive issues emerged late in the game, marking Arizona's second consecutive failure to finish against BYU. Defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales emphasized the need for an elite performance moving forward. The Wildcats prepare for their upcoming game against Northern Illinois without top receiver Giovanni Richardson, who is sidelined due to injury.

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By the Numbers

•Arizona led BYU 17-14 at halftime.
•Offensive penalties hindered momentum in the second half.
•Arizona failed to finish strong against BYU for the second year in a row.
•Giovanni Richardson's injury necessitates a shift in the passing game.
•Arizona prepares to face Northern Illinois next.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona football notebook: Wildcats eager to atone for ‘self-inflicted sins’ at BYU

What they're saying

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It’s a cliché to say that Arizona was a few plays away from pulling a major upset last week, but sometimes that’s actually the truth. The Wildcats feel like that was the case in their loss at BYU, believing that nearly all of the mistakes made are correctable. For the UA offense, penalties on the […]
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