Arizona Tops Cincinnati 30-24, Covers Spread in Week 12
Arizona defeated Cincinnati 30-24 in Week 12, with the Wildcats covering the 6-point spread in a tightly contested matchup. Noah Fifita led Arizona's offense with 294 passing yards, while Kedrick Reescano was a dual-threat contributor with 94 rushing yards and a team-leading 9 receptions.
Cincinnati started strong, scoring 14 points in the first quarter, but Arizona chipped away with consistent scoring throughout the game. The Wildcats outscored the Bearcats 23-10 after the opening frame to secure the victory.
The game featured significant momentum swings, with 17 lead changes indicating a competitive back-and-forth battle. Arizona's defense recorded several critical plays, including a key stop in the fourth quarter that helped seal the win. A standout defensive play in the third quarter proved crucial to Arizona's defensive effort.
The final score fell below the 56-point over-under, finishing as an "under." Despite Cincinnati's early offensive success, Arizona's balanced attack and defensive adjustments in the second half proved decisive in earning the road victory.
AI-generated recap · Jul 29, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 30 | |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
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| Statistic | Arizona | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 23-31 | 15-28 |
| Pass Yards | 294 | 154 |
| Rush Yards | 181 | 190 |
| Total Yards | 475 | 344 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 8-16 | 3-12 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 5-58 |
| Possession | 36:41 | 23:19 |
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