Wildcats Leave Points on the Table
The Arizona Wildcats traveled to Lubbock with high hopes, but their offensive firepower was not enough to overcome a resilient Texas Tech defense. In a contest that saw 60 combined points, the No. 22 Wildcats fell 34-26 to the No. 13 Red Raiders on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Galaxy Stadium.
The loss drops Arizona to 6-2 on the season, while the home team improves to 7-1. Despite a historic passing performance from their signal caller, the visitors could not convert their statistical dominance into a win.
Quarter-by-Quarter Battle
The game began with a quick strike from Arizona, as Michael Salgado-Medina connected on a 35-yard field goal to give the Wildcats an early 3-0 lead. Texas Tech responded swiftly in the first quarter, with Thomas Castellanos finding Terrance Carter Jr. for a 24-yard touchdown to take the 7-3 advantage.
The second quarter saw a flurry of scoring, with Arizona’s Noah Fifita connecting with Isaiah Mizell for a 94-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 10-7. Kedrick Reescano then added a five-yard rushing touchdown for Arizona, extending their lead to 17-7. Stone Harrington kicked a 29-yard field goal for Texas Tech to close the half at 17-10 in favor of the Wildcats.
Third Quarter Shift
The third quarter proved decisive for the home team. Castellanos broke the deadlock with an eight-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game at 17-17. Arizona’s Kedrick Reescano scored on a one-yard run, but the extra-point attempt was blocked, leaving the score at 23-17.
