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2012 Arizona Wildcats football team

American college football season


American college football season

FieldValue
sportfootball
year2012
teamArizona Wildcats
imageArizona Wildcats logo.svg
image_size125
conferencePac-12 Conference
divisionSouth Division
short_confPac-12
record8–5
conf_record4–5
head_coachRich Rodriguez
hc_year1st
cooff_coach1Calvin Magee
cooc1_year1st
cooff_coach2Rod Smith
cooc2_year1st
def_coachJeff Casteel
dc_year1st
off_schemeSpread option
def_scheme[3–3–5](3-3-5-defense)
stadiumArizona Stadium
championNew Mexico Bowl champion
bowl[New Mexico Bowl](2012-new-mexico-bowl)
bowl_resultW 49–48 vs. [Nevada](2012-nevada-wolf-pack-football-team)

The 2012 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson for the 84th straight year. The 2012 season was Arizona's second in the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference and the first for head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Preseason

Incoming recruiting class and transfers

High School Recruits

Junior College Transfers

Division I Transfers

  • QB Nick Isham/5-10/185/Hidden Hills, Calif. (Louisiana Tech)

Spring Game

Arizona held its spring Red and Blue game on April 14 at Kino Stadium in Tucson. The team's offense gained 597 yards over 98 plays, scoring 10 touchdowns. 445 yards and 6 touchdowns came through the air.

Schedule

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Roster

Depth chart

Returning starters

Offense

PlayerClassPosition
Matt ScottRS seniorQuarterback
Dan BucknerRS seniorWide receiver
Fabbians EbbeleRedshirt SophomoreRight tackle
Carter LeesRS sophomoreLeft guard
Trace BiskinSeniorRight guard
Mickey BaucusRS sophomoreLeft tackle
Michael CooperSophomoreTight end

Defense

PlayerClassPosition
Shaquille RichardsonJuniorCornerback
Marquis FlowersJuniorSafety
Reggie GilbertSophomoreDefensive end
Dame NdiayeSophomoreDefensive end
Rob HankinsSophomoreLinebacker

Special teams

PlayerClassPosition
Jaime SalazarSenior/JCPunter
Kyle DugandzicSenior/JCPunter
Jesse OrtizRedshirt SophomoreKicker
Ka'Deem CareySophomoreKickoff Return
John BonanoKicker

Departures

PositionPlayerNotes
QBNick Folesdrafted to Philadelphia Eagles
LBRob Hankinsretired from a concussion injury
WRJuron Crinerdrafted to Oakland Raiders
CBTrevin Wadedrafted to Cleveland Browns
QBBryson Beirnegraduated
RBKeola Antolingraduated
RBDavid Hillgraduated
WRDavid Robertsgraduated
WRGino Crumpgraduated/undrafted to Arizona Cardinals
WRDavid Douglasgraduated
WRSean Liebgraduated
DLC.J. Parishgraduated
DLMohammed Usmangraduated
DLLolomana Mikaelegraduated
LBDerek Earlsgraduated
LBBilal Muhammedgraduated
DBRobert Goldengraduated
DBLyle Browngraduated
DBTrevor Fostergraduated
DBAdam Gottschalkgraduated
LBJoseph Perkinsgraduated
KAlex Zendejasgraduated

Coaching staff

  • Rich Rodriguez – Head coach
  • Jeff Casteel- Defensive coordinator/LB's coach
  • Calvin Magee – Associate head coach, Co-offensive coordinator, RB's
  • Rod Smith – Co-offensive coordinator/QB's coach
  • Robert Anae – Offensive line coach
  • Tony Dews – Wide receivers coach
  • Tony Gibson – Secondary/safeties coach; Defensive Special Teams
  • Bill Kirelawich – Defensive line coach
  • Spencer Leftwich – Tight ends coach; offensive special teams
  • David Lockwood – Cornerbacks coach
  • Chris Allen – Associate AD, strength and conditioning
  • Mike Parrish – Director of operations
  • Charlie Ragle – Assistant DFO
  • Matt Dudek – On-campus recruiting
  • Parker Whiteman – Director, skill development
  • Frank Davis – Asst. strength coach
  • Matt Caponi – Defensive graduate assistant
  • Cory Zirbel – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Billy Kirelawich – Operations coordinator

Game summaries

vs Toledo

;First quarter

  • (9:38) ARIZ – John Bonano 26-yard field goal (''Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 3:01; '''Arizona 3–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (13:55) TOL – Alonzo Russell 59-yard pass from Terrance Owens, Jeremiah Detmer kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 4:31; '''Toledo 7–3''''')
  • (12:04) ARIZ – Austin Hill 30-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51; '''Arizona 10–7''''')
  • (6:01) TOL – David Fluellen 1-yard run, Jeremiah Detmer kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:10; '''Toledo 14–10''''') ;Third quarter
  • (6:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 73-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 0:32; '''Arizona 17–14''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (14:18) TOL – Jeremiah Detmer 40-yard field goal (''Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 2:03; '''Tied 17–17''''') ;Overtime
  • ARIZ – Terrence Miller 10-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; '''Arizona 24–17''''')
StatisticsToledo Rocketsborder=1}}"TOLArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs2433
Total yards358624
Rushing yards47–16141–237
Passing yards197387
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–47–030–47–1
Time of possession31:4928:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Toledo Rocketsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Toledo**PassingTerrance Owens11/22, 134 yards, TD
RushingDavid Fluellen20 carries, 72 yards, TD
ReceivingAlonzo Russell3 receptions, 71 yards, TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott30/46, 387 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey20 carries, 147 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill7 receptions, 139 yards, TD

vs No. 18 Oklahoma State

;First quarter

  • (13:03) OKST – Tracy Moore 9-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 1:57; '''Oklahoma State 7–0''''')
  • (7:50) OKST – Tracy Moore 30-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 2:26; '''Oklahoma State 14–0''''')
  • (5:19) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 15-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; '''Oklahoma State 14–7''''')
  • (3:00) ARIZ - John Bonano 22-yard field goal (''Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:43; '''Oklahoma State 14-10''''') ;Second quarter
  • (14:18) ARIZ - John Bonano 46-yard field goal (''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:57; '''Oklahoma State 14-13''''')
  • (11:46) ARIZ - John Bonano 24-yard field goal (''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 1:43; '''Arizona 16-14''''')
  • (3:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:51; '''Arizona 23–14''''') ;Third quarter
  • (9:59) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:01; '''Arizona 30–14''''')
  • (7:47) OKST – Tracy Moore 9-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:12; '''Arizona 30–21''''')
  • (4:54) OKST – Jeremy Smith 10-yard run, Quinn Sharp kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 1:34; '''Arizona 30–28''''')
  • (3:16) ARIZ – Matt Scott 8-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; '''Arizona 37–28''''')
  • (0:06) OKST - Quinn Sharp 25-yard field goal (''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; '''Arizona 37-31''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (10:24) ARIZ – Jonathan McKnight 48-yard interception return, Matt Scott two-point pass to Taimi Tutogi (Arizona 45–31)
  • (4:35) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 25-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:34; '''Arizona 52–31''''')
  • (2:58) OKST – Tracy Moore 22-yard pass from Wes Lunt, Quinn Sharp kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 1:32; '''Arizona 52–38''''')
  • (1:57) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 0:59; '''Arizona 59–38''''')
StatisticsOklahoma State Cowboysborder=1}}"OKSTArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs3032
Total yards636501
Rushing yards32–20049–181
Passing yards436320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int37–60–328–41–0
Time of possession27:5632:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oklahoma State Cowboysborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Oklahoma State**PassingWes Lunt37/60, 436 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
RushingJoseph Randle23 carries, 123 yards
ReceivingTracy Moore8 receptions, 106 yards, 4 TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott28/41, 320 yards, 2 TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey26 carries, 126 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill5 receptions, 124 yards

Arizona's first ever televised football game on the Pac-12 Network.

vs South Carolina State

;First quarter

  • (12:01) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 15-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; '''Arizona 7–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (12:36) ARIZ – Taimi Tutogi 14-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:16; '''Arizona 14–0''''')
  • (7:13) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 7-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 3:41; '''Arizona 21–0''''')
  • (1:40) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:01; '''Arizona 28–0''''') ;Third quarter
  • (9:37) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 27-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:14; '''Arizona 35–0''''')
  • (1:46) ARIZ – Daniel Jenkins 5-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:41; '''Arizona 42–0''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (10:42) ARIZ – Sean Willet 17-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 14 plays, 87 yards, 4:07; '''Arizona 49–0''''')
  • (5:58) ARIZ – Jared Baker 4-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:06; '''Arizona 56–0''''')
StatisticsSouth Carolina State Bulldogsborder=1}}"SCSTArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs843
Total yards154689
Rushing yards29–6556–323
Passing yards89366
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–25–136–46–0
Time of possession24:5835:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Carolina State Bulldogsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**South Carolina State**PassingRichard Cue12/25, 89 yards, INT
RushingJulius Pendergrass9 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingTyler McDonald4 receptions, 47 yards
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott30/36, 288 yards, 3 TD
RushingDaniel Jenkins12 carries, 76 yards, TD
ReceivingDan Buckner6 receptions, 85 yards, TD

at #3 Oregon

;First quarter

  • (5:42) ORE – Daryle Hawkins 17-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Rob Beard kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 2:45; '''Oregon 7–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (5:55) ORE – Rob Beard 27-yard field goal (''Drive: 17 plays, 62 yards, 5:21; '''Oregon 10–0''''')
  • (0:28) ORE – Rob Beard 41-yard field goal (''Drive: 16 plays, 50 yards, 3:31; '''Oregon 13–0''''') ;Third quarter
  • (6:41) ORE – Colt Lyerla 1-yard run, Rice Jackson two-point pass to Rob Beard (''Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 0:39; '''Oregon 21–0''''')
  • (1:01) ORE – Bralon Addison 55-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Rob Beard kick (''Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:34; '''Oregon 28–0''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (14:08) ORE – Ifo Ekpre-Olomu 54-yard interception return, Rob Beard kick (Oregon 35–0)
  • (4:02) ORE – Bryan Bennett 8-yard run, Rob Beard kick (''Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 6:35; '''Oregon 42–0''''')
  • (3:53) ORE – Troy Hill 29-yard interception return, Rob Beard kick (Oregon 49–0)
StatisticsArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZOregon Ducksborder=1}}"ORE
First downs1925
Total yards332495
Rushing yards32–8953–228
Passing yards243267
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–52–421–36–1
Time of possession26:2733:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott22/44, 210 yards, 3 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey21 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingDavid Richards7 receptions, 50 yards
Oregon Ducksborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Oregon**PassingMarcus Mariota20/35, 260 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingKenjon Barner20 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingBralon Addison3 receptions, 83 yards, TD

vs No. 18 Oregon State

;First quarter

  • (2:05) OSU – Markus Wheaton 2-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 4:01; '''Oregon State 7–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (10:59) OSU – Trevor Romaine 30-yard field goal (''Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:01; '''Oregon State 10–0''''')
  • (6:10) OSU – Tyler Anderson 1-yard run, Trevor Romaine kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:01; '''Oregon State 17–0''''')
  • (3:29) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 2:04; '''Oregon State 17–7''''') ;Third quarter
  • (11:22) ARIZ – Austin Hill 3-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 3:31; '''Oregon State 17–14''''')
  • (8:48) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 24-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:00; '''Arizona 21–17''''')
  • (6:10) OSU – Storm Woods 1-yard run, Trevor Romaine kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:50; '''Oregon State 24–21''''')
  • (0:19) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 16-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:06; '''Arizona 28–24''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (8:35) OSU – Markus Wheaton 20-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 2:04; '''Oregon State 31–28''''')
  • (5:34) ARIZ – Austin Hill 7-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; '''Arizona 35–31''''')
  • (1:09) OSU – Connor Hamlett 9-yard pass from Sean Mannion, Trevor Romaine kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:25; '''Oregon State 38–35''''')
StatisticsOregon State Beaversborder=1}}"OSUArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs3028
Total yards613545
Rushing yards43–18023–142
Passing yards433403
Passing: Comp–Att–Int29–45–031–53–2
Time of possession36:4123:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon State Beaversborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Oregon State**PassingSean Mannion29/45, 433 yards, 3 TD
RushingStorm Woods29 carries, 161 yards, TD
ReceivingMarkus Wheaton10 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott31/53, 403 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey17 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDan Buckner6 receptions, 119 yards, TD

at No. 18 Stanford

;First quarter

  • (9:28) STAN – Zach Ertz 11-yard pass from Josh Nunes, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:32; '''Stanford 7–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (12:06) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 2:54; '''Tied 7–7''''')
  • (6:20) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (''Drive: 17 plays, 64 yards, 4:29; '''Arizona 10–7''''')
  • (2:48) STAN – Levine Toilolo 12-yard pass from Josh Nunes, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32; '''Stanford 14–10''''')
  • (0:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (''Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 2:33; '''Stanford 14–13''''') ;Third quarter
  • (13:06) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:54; '''Arizona 20–14''''')
  • (10:51) STAN – Josh Nunes 2-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:09; '''Stanford 21–20''''')
  • (8:17) ARIZ – Austin Hill 12-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; '''Arizona 27–21''''')
  • (2:28) STAN – Stepfan Taylor 6-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:44; '''Stanford 28–27''''')
  • (1:11) ARIZ – Austin Hill 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, two-point pass failed (''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:17; '''Arizona 33–28''''')
  • (0:28) STAN – Kelsey Young 55-yard run, two-point pass failed (''Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:36; '''Stanford 34–33''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (12:29) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 8-yard run, Matt Scott two-point pass to Austin Hill (''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; '''Arizona 41–34''''')
  • (9:13) ARIZ – Terrence Miller 10-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:19; '''Arizona 48–34''''')
  • (6:34) STAN – Josh Nunes 1-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:32; '''Arizona 48–41''''')
  • (0:45) STAN – Josh Nunes 3-yard run, Jordan Williamson kick (''Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:58; '''Tied 48–48''''') ;Overtime
  • STAN – Stepfan Taylor 21-yard run (''Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards; '''Stanford 54–48''''')
StatisticsArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZStanford Cardinalborder=1}}"STAN
First downs3827
Total yards617617
Rushing yards34–12643–257
Passing yards491360
Passing: Comp–Att–Int45–69–121–34–0
Time of possession28:2131:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott45/69, 491 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey29 carries, 132 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill11 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
Stanford Cardinalborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Stanford**PassingJosh Nunes21/34, 360 yards, 2 TD
RushingStepfan Taylor31 carries, 142 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingLevine Toilolo5 receptions, 141 yards, TD

vs Washington

;First quarter

  • (9:49) WASH – Travis Coons 43-yard field goal (''Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 5:11; '''Washington 3–0''''')
  • (7:48) ARIZ – David Richards 27-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:55; '''Arizona 7–3''''')
  • (0:06) ARIZ – John Bonano 24-yard field goal (''Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 2:55; '''Arizona 10–3''''') ;Second quarter
  • (8:19) ARIZ – Matt Scott 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 3:46; '''Arizona 17–3''''')
  • (4:43) ARIZ – Garic Wharton 33-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 2:38; '''Arizona 24–3''''')
  • (3:41) WASH – Austin Seferian-Jenkins 6-yard pass from Keith Price, Travis Coons kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:02; '''Arizona 24–10''''')
  • (2:37) ARIZ – Austin Hill 53-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:04; '''Arizona 31–10''''')
  • (0:13) WASH – Bishop Sankey 1-yard run, Travis Coons kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 3 yards, 0:14; '''Arizona 31–17''''') ;Third quarter
  • (12:23) ARIZ – Austin Hill 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:21; '''Arizona 38–17''''')
  • (9:35) ARIZ – Richard Morrison 63-yard punt return, John Bonano kick (Arizona 45–17) ;Fourth quarter
  • (11:32) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 5:00; '''Arizona 52–17''''')
StatisticsWashington Huskiesborder=1}}"WASHArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs2523
Total yards613545
Rushing yards29–12449–277
Passing yards256256
Passing: Comp–Att–Int29–52–214–22–1
Time of possession32:2627:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Washington Huskiesborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Washington**PassingKeith Price29/52, 256 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingBishop Sankey19 carries, 87 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Seferian-Jenkins8 receptions, 110 yards, TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott14/22, 256 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey29 carries, 172 yards, TD
ReceivingDan Buckner5 receptions, 86 yards

vs No. 10 USC

;First quarter

  • (7:20) ARIZ – Johnny Jackson 8-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:55; '''Arizona 7–0''''')
  • (0:48) ARIZ – John Bonano 27-yard field goal (''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 3:34; '''Arizona 10–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (10:07) USC – Xavier Grimble 12-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (''Drive: 4 plays, 84 yards, 1:20; '''Arizona 10–7''''')
  • (4:36) USC – Marqise Lee 49-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (''Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:36; '''USC 14–10''''')
  • (2:38) ARIZ – John Bonano 44-yard field goal (''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:59; '''USC 14–13''''')
  • (0:42) USC – D.J. Morgan 3-yard run, Andre Heidari kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:49; '''USC 21–13''''') ;Third quarter
  • (10:37) USC – Marqise Lee 44-yard pass from Matt Barkley, Andre Heidari kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 3:35; '''USC 28–13''''')
  • (3:56) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:18; '''USC 28–20''''')
  • (1:42) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 9-yard pass from Matt Scott, two-point run failed (''Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 0:54; '''USC 28–26''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (10:46) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 7-yard run, two-point pass failed (''Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:05; '''Arizona 32–28''''')
  • (5:36) ARIZ – David Richards 7-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:54; '''Arizona 39–28''''')
  • (4:40) USC – Silas Redd 10-yard run, Matt Barkley two-point pass to Marqise Lee (''Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 0:41; '''Arizona 39–36''''')
StatisticsUSC Trojansborder=1}}"USCArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs2830
Total yards618588
Rushing yards26–12543–219
Passing yards493369
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–49–227–51–1
Time of possession30:0229:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USC Trojansborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**USC**PassingMatt Barkley31/49, 493 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingD.J. Morgan9 carries, 63 yards, TD
ReceivingMarqise Lee16 receptions, 345 yards, 2 TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott27/50, 369 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey28 carries, 119 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill10 receptions, 259 yards

at No. 25 UCLA

;First quarter

  • (12:27) UCLA – Johna Franklin 37-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:33; '''UCLA 7–0''''')
  • (9:48) UCLA – Brett Hundley 6-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 1:44; '''UCLA 14–0''''')
  • (3:13) UCLA – Jordan Payton 17-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 5:26; '''UCLA 21–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (11:14) UCLA – Damien Thigpen 1-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 39 yards, 1:19; '''UCLA 28–0''''')
  • (6:47) ARIZ – John Bonano 28-yard field goal (''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 4:27; '''UCLA 28–3''''')
  • (3:07) UCLA – Johna Franklin 2-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; '''UCLA 35–3''''')
  • (0:14) UCLA – Joseph Fauria 1-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 1:44; '''UCLA 42–3''''') ;Third quarter
  • (9:58) UCLA – Ka'i Fairbairn 25-yard field goal (''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:30; '''UCLA 45–3''''')
  • (7:18) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 2:36; '''UCLA 45–10''''')
  • (5:21) UCLA – Joseph Fauria 28-yard pass from Brett Hundley, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:06; '''UCLA 52–10''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (10:49) UCLA – Steven Manfro 14-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:13; '''UCLA 59–10''''')
  • (5:47) UCLA – Melvin Emesibe 3-yard run, Ka'i Fairbairn kick (''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:01; '''UCLA 66–10''''')
StatisticsArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZUCLA Bruinsborder=1}}"UCLA
First downs1836
Total yards257611
Rushing yards40–12163–308
Passing yards136303
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–30–025–30–0
Time of possession26:1633:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott15/25, 124 yards
RushingKa'Deem Carey16 carries, 54 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill5 receptions, 57 yards
UCLA Bruinsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**UCLA**PassingBrett Hundley23/28, 288 yards, 3 TD
RushingJohna Franklin24 carries, 162 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJoseph Fauria5 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD

vs Colorado

;First quarter

  • (11:59) COLO – Christia Powell 7-yard run, Will Oliver kick (''Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:05; '''Colorado 7–0''''')
  • (9:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:57; '''Tied 7–7''''')
  • (0:36) COLO – Will Oliver 18-yard field goal (''Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 8:18; '''Colorado 10–7''''') ;Second quarter
  • (13:31) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 13-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:59; '''Arizona 14–10''''')
  • (10:30) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 30-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 2 plays, 49 yards, 0:24; '''Arizona 21–10''''')
  • (11:59) COLO – Christia Powell 1-yard run, Will Oliver kick (''Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:46; '''Arizona 21–17''''')
  • (10:07) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 21-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:28; '''Arizona 28–17''''') ;Third quarter
  • (13:04) ARIZ – Dan Buckner 9-yard pass from B.J. Denker, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:53; '''Arizona 35–17''''')
  • (6:47) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 8-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:09; '''Arizona 42–17''''')
  • (1:30) ARIZ – B.J. Denker 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 2 plays, 81 yards, 0:28; '''Arizona 49–17''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (13:15) COLO – Donta Abron 10-yard run, Will Oliver kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:11; '''Arizona 49–24''''')
  • (10:22) COLO – Scott Fernandez 71-yard pass from Connor Wood, Will Oliver kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05; '''Arizona 49–31''''')
  • (8:01) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 3-yard run, John Bonano Kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:15; '''Arizona 56–31''''')
StatisticsColorado Buffaloesborder=1}}"COLOArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs2421
Total yards437574
Rushing yards56–22438–438
Passing yards213136
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–20–112–14–0
Time of possession41:4818:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Colorado Buffaloesborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Colorado**PassingNick Hirschman12/13, 123 yards, INT
RushingChristia Powell37 carries, 137 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingScott Fernandez1 reception, 71 yards, TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingB.J. Denker12/14, 136 yards, 2 TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey25 carries, 366 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingDavid Richards3 receptions, 39 yards

at Utah

;First quarter

  • (2:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 44-yard field goal (''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 1:56; '''Arizona 3–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (12:10) UTAH – Colem Petersen 3-yard run, Colem Petersen kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 5:02; '''Utah 7–3''''')
  • (9:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; '''Arizona 10–7''''')
  • (7:59) ARIZ – Matt Scott 10-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 1:13; '''Arizona 17–7''''')
  • (3:45) UTAH – Jake Murphy 34-yard pass from Travis Wilson, Colem Petersen kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:11; '''Arizona 17–14''''') ;Third quarter
  • (6:49) UTAH – Colem Petersen 24-yard field goal (''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:32; '''Tied 17–17''''')
  • (5:21) UTAH – DeVonte Christopher 36-yard pass from Travis Wilson, Colem Petersen kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:18; '''Utah 24–17''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (13:55) ARIZ – Daniel Jenkins 2-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; '''Tied 24–24''''')
  • (11:07) ARIZ – Austin Hill 18-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:20; '''Arizona 31–24''''')
  • (1:15) ARIZ – John Bonano 24-yard field goal (''Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:14; '''Arizona 34–24''''')
StatisticsArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZUtah Utesborder=1}}"UTAH
First downs2721
Total yards480449
Rushing yards46–32036–136
Passing yards160313
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–27–029–41–0
Time of possession24:5735:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott12/27, 160 yards, TD
RushingKa'Deem Carey26 carries, 204 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Hill6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Utah Utesborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Utah**PassingTravis Wilson28/40, 311 yards, 2 TD
RushingJohn White27 carries, 112 yards
ReceivingDeVonte Christopher3 receptions, 84 yards, TD

vs Arizona State

;First quarter

  • (7:59) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, kick failed (''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 3:38; '''Arizona 6–0''''') ;Second quarter
  • (9:42) ASU – Marion Grice 52-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:13; '''Arizona State 7–6''''')
  • (6:16) ASU – Marion Grice 2-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:12; '''Arizona State 14–6''''')
  • (0:00) ARIZ – John Bonano 33-yard field goal (''Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:00; '''Arizona State 14–9''''') ;Third quarter
  • (12:29) ASU – Jon Mora 26-yard field goal (''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:31; '''Arizona State 17–9''''')
  • (9:22) ARIZ – Austin Hill 22-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 3:02; '''Arizona 17–16''''')
  • (6:23) ARIZ – Garic Wharton 40-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano run for two-point conversion (''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 1:35; '''Arizona 24–17''''')
  • (4:14) ARIZ – John Bonano 23-yard field goal (''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:04; '''Arizona 27–17''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (11:51) ASU – Jon Mora 39-yard field goal (''Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 2:57; '''Arizona 27–20''''')
  • (7:17) ASU – Marion Grice 4-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:22; '''Tied 27–27''''')
  • (5:34) ASU – Cameron Marshall 8-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (''Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:04; '''Arizona State 34–27''''')
  • (2:51) ASU – Michael Eubank 1-yard run, Alex Garoutte kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:26; '''Arizona State 41–27''''')
  • (1:54) ARIZ – David Richards 17-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; '''Arizona State 41–34''''')
StatisticsArizona State Sun Devilsborder=1}}"ASUArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs2436
Total yards460522
Rushing yards55–26957–292
Passing yards191230
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–29–019–39–3
Time of possession29:1830:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona State Sun Devilsborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona State**PassingTaylor Kelly16/29, 191 yards
RushingMarion Grice18 carries, 156 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingJamal Miles5 receptions, 39 yards
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott19/39, 230 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey25 carries, 172 yards, TD
ReceivingGaric Wharton6 receptions, 89 yards, TD

Arizona wore red helmets for the first time since the 1980 season for their rivalry game with Arizona State.

vs Nevada ([[2012 New Mexico Bowl|New Mexico Bowl]])

Main article: 2012 New Mexico Bowl

(2012 Gildan New Mexico Bowl) ;First quarter

  • (12:12) NEV – Stefphon Jefferson 16-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; '''Nevada 7–0''''')
  • (4:43) NEV – Zach Sudfeld 17-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:13; '''Nevada 14–0''''')
  • (4:29) NEV – Zach Sudfeld 28-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:06; '''Nevada 21–0''''')
  • (1:52) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 21-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 2:31; '''Nevada 21–7''''') ;Second quarter
  • (12:46) ARIZ – Matt Scott 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 2:20; '''Nevada 21–14''''')
  • (10:23) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 1-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 1:21; '''Tied 21–21''''')
  • (5:57) NEV – Stefphon Jefferson 14-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:20; '''Nevada 28–21''''')
  • (4:22) ARIZ – Ka'Deem Carey 9-yard run, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:35; '''Tied 28–28''''')
  • (0:02) NEV – Allen Hardison 27-yard field goal (''Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 4:22; '''Nevada 31–28''''') ;Third quarter
  • (9:19) NEV – Richy Turner 33-yard pass from Cody Fajardo, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:13; '''Nevada 38–28''''')
  • (7:17) NEV – Cody Fajardo 1-yard run, Allen Hardison kick (''Drive: 15 plays, 83 yards, 6:26; '''Nevada 45–28''''') ;Fourth quarter
  • (14:44) ARIZ – Austin Hill 63-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 1:41; '''Nevada 45–35''''')
  • (1:48) NEV – Allen Hardison 25-yard field goal (''Drive: 10 plays, 30 yards, 4:27; '''Nevada 48–35''''')
  • (0:46) ARIZ – Austin Hill 2-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:02; '''Nevada 48–42''''')
  • (0:19) ARIZ – Tyler Slavin 2-yard pass from Matt Scott, John Bonano Kick (''Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:21; '''Arizona 49–48''''')
StatisticsNevada Wolf Packborder=1}}"NEVArizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}"ARIZ
First downs3931
Total yards659578
Rushing yards73–40336–196
Passing yards256382
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–32–228–47–2
Time of possession39:1020:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Packborder=1}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo22/31, 256 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson34 carries, 180 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingRichy Turner6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Arizona Wildcatsborder=1color=white}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott28/47, 382 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingKa'Deem Carey28 carries, 172 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAustin Hill8 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TD

Rankings

Statistics

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

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Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents)

{{Linescore AmfootballRoad=ArizonaR1=36R2=75R3=116R4=64Home=Pac-12 OpponentsH1=55H2=104H3=75H4=109

Notes

Arizona Wildcats linebacker Rob Hankins retired due to a concussion injury.

Radio

  • KCUB 1290 AM Tucson
  • KHYT 107.5 FM Tucson
  • KTKT 990 AM Tucson (Spanish)
  • KFNX 1100 AM Phoenix
  • KTAN 1420 AM Sierra Vista
  • KDAP 96.5 FM Douglas, Arizona
  • KWRQ 102.3 FM Safford, Arizona/Thatcher, Arizona
  • KIKO 1340 AM Globe, Arizona
  • KVWM 970 AM Show Low, Arizona/Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
  • XENY 760 Nogales, Sonora (Spanish)

Television

  • Football Radio Show – KCUB 1290 in Tucson
  • La Hora de Los Gatos – KTKT 990 in Tucson

Television affiliates

  • Fox Sports Arizona
  • KWBA Tucson
  • KGUN Tucson
  • Comcast Channel 17

References

References

  1. (April 14, 2012). "Passing Highlights Spring Game". University of Arizona Athletics.
  2. "Arizona Football 2012 Schedule". arizonawildcats.com.
  3. [http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111912aaa.html "#RedOut Set For Friday Rivalry Game."] {{Webarchive. link. (November 27, 2012 ArizonaWildcats.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012)
  4. Rosenblatt, Zack. (September 11, 2012). "Arizona linebacker Rob Hankins retires".
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