“There is nothing like winning this game. This game is special,” said Todd Graham following the win. “It was an exciting game and a fun game to watch.”
Arizona controlled the first half leading 24-14 heading into the locker room but a big hit on standout quarterback Khalil Tate on the final play of the first half saw Brandon Dawkins start the second half for the Wildcats.
“We saw that he [Tate] was banged up at the end of the half but we prepared for both quarterbacks and we just went out there and executed,” said senior defensive back Chad Adams on the Wildcats quarterback situation.