A Valiant Effort Falls Short
The Arizona Wildcats poured everything into their offensive display at Galaxy Stadium, yet it was not enough to secure a victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Despite throwing for over 400 yards and seeing two different players score rushing touchdowns, the visitors ultimately finished with a 26-34 loss on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The game featured explosive plays from both sides, but Texas Tech’s ability to sustain drives in the second half proved decisive.
First Half Scoring Struggles
Arizona jumped out to an early lead, taking a 3-0 advantage on a 35-yard field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina. However, Texas Tech responded immediately with a touchdown pass from Thomas Castellanos to Terrance Carter Jr., shifting the momentum. The Wildcats’ offense found its rhythm in the second quarter, led by quarterback Noah Fifita.
Fifita connected with Isaiah Mizell on a massive 94-yard touchdown pass, giving Arizona a 10-7 lead. Kedrick Reescano added to the score with a 5-yard run, extending the lead to 17-7 before halftime. Texas Tech managed only a Stone Harrington field goal in the period, entering the break trailing 17-10.
Second Half Comeback Attempt
Texas Tech came out strong in the third quarter, tying the game at 17-17 on an eight-yard run by Castellanos. Arizona responded with two consecutive rushing touchdowns by Reescano, including a one-yard plunge that saw his extra point blocked, pushing the score to 23-17. The Red Raiders answered again, with Castellanos finding Kenny Johnson for a 27-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 24-23.
