Salgado-Medina's late field goal seals 29-28 win for Arizona over TCU

A Late Surge Decides a Tight Contest

Arizona Wildcats kicker Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal in the final moments to secure a 29-28 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Friday, November 6, 2026. The decisive kick gave the Wildcats a one-point lead at the end of regulation, capping a dramatic finish at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.

The home team improved to a 7-2 record, while the visiting Horned Frogs fell to 4-5. With 40,501 fans in attendance, the game featured a back-and-forth battle that remained close until the final seconds.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The scoring sequence highlighted the volatility of the contest. Arizona opened the game with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Noah Fifita to Isaiah Mizell, followed by Salgado-Medina’s 43-yard field goal to take a 10-0 lead.

TCU responded in the second quarter, with Jaden Craig rushing for a 7-yard touchdown and Hudson Hooper returning an interception 93 yards for a score to reclaim a 14-10 advantage at halftime. The third quarter saw TCU extend their lead to 21-17 after Jordan Dwyer caught a 6-yard pass from Craig. However, Arizona dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring TCU 12-7 to complete the comeback.

Key Performers and Statistics

Noah Fifita was the offensive engine for Arizona, completing 24 of 37 passes for 313 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Giovanni Richardson led the receiving corps with 11 catches for 171 yards. On the ground, Kedrick Reescano carried the ball 10 times for 52 yards.

For TCU, Jaden Craig completed 28 of 41 passes for 232 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception while also rushing for a score. Amante Martin contributed 35 rushing yards on eight carries, and Kari Ashley led the Horned Frogs receivers with 14 catches for 95 yards.

The game concluded with Salgado-Medina’s 23-yard field goal and the final 37-yard kick, which proved to be the difference in the tightly contested matchup.

Sources

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