Arizona had its biggest half versus a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent since the 49-45 Hill Mary win over California in 2015, when they led Colorado 38-7 at halftime on Saturday night. Tre Spivey ran through the Colorado defense on the third play of the game to put the Wildcats ahead 7-0 on the first drive.
Arizona added a field goal on its second drive and 12-yard TD pass from Noah Fifita to Kris Hutson on their third drive to lead 17-0 in the first quarter. Fifita had a 60-yard TD pass to true freshman Gio Richardson on their fourth drive to answer a Colorado TD and score on their first four drives to lead 24-7.