Arizona vs. Kansas State Live Game Thread

Arizona is set to kick off against Kansas State and we will have you covered with updates throughout the game.

Sep 6, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Johno Price (21) celebrates a touchdown with offensive line Michael Wooten (77) during the third quarter of the game against the Weber State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Arizona Wildcats enter tonight’s matchup against Kansas State brimming with confidence after a 2-0 start. They’ve outscored Hawaii and Weber State 97-24 in two blowout wins—results that were expected against over matched opponents.  Now comes Arizona’s true first test of the season, a chance to prove that their early dominance can carry over against a Power Five foe.

Sep 6, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jay’Vion Cole (8) celebrates a touchdown with defensive back Devin Dunn (29) during the third quarter of the game against the Weber State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats will wear throwback Block “A” helmets with paw print stickers honoring program legends like Chuck Cecil and Ricky Hunley. Arizona football eyes first 3–0 start since 2015 Friday against Kansas State. Coach Brent Brennan calls the Kansas State game a “big opportunity” for the Wildcats. Kansas State, meanwhile, is reeling at 1-2 after entering the season ranked No. 17.

The powerful run game that fueled their success last year and drove their preseason hype has completely disappeared. The run blocking has been poor, the offense disjointed, and quarterback Avery Johnson has yet to find his rhythm. Last year, when these two teams met in Manhattan, Kansas State dominated Arizona in a 31-7 victory on their home turf.

Sep 12, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Start of the First Quarter

• Scoring update No. 1: Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 47 yards out is no good. The score remains tied at zero.

• Drive summary ( 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:13)

• Scoring update No. 2: Luis Rodriguez field goal from 51 yards out is good. KSU leads 3-0 over UA.

• Drive Summary ( 4 plays, -10 yards, 1:26)

Dual-threat Fifita! 🏃

Only three games into the season and Noah Fifita has already set a career high for rushing touchdowns (2)‼️pic.twitter.com/BxCm20vR1L

— Arizona Wildcats On SI (@ArizonaOnSI) September 13, 2025

• Scoring update No. 3: Arizona QB Noah Fifita runs it for 15 yards. UA leads 7-3 over KSU.

• Drive Summary ( 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:41)

• Scoring update No. 4:  Arizona Kicker Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 31 yards out is good. UA lead 10-3.

Sep 12, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) wears the retro helmet for the start of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

•  Drive summary( 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:46)

• Scoring update No. 5:  Arizona QB Noah Fifita runs it for 2 yards. UA leads 17-3.

• Drive summary ( 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:40)

• Scoring update No.5: Arizona Kicker Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 62 yards out is no good. UA leads 17-3.

• Drive summary ( 4 plays, 72 yards, 0:41)

Sep 12, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

HALFTIME

Start of Third Quarter

• Scoring update No. 6: K-States Running Back J. Brown runs it for 75 yards. U of A leads 17-10.

• Drive Summary ( 1 play, 75 yards, 0:13)

• Scoring update No. 7: K-States Quarterback A. Johnson runs it for 1 yard. Game is tied 17-17.

• Drive Summary ( 5 plays, 13 yards, 2:35)

• Scoring update No. 8: U of A’s Kicker Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 31 yards out is good. U of A leads 20-17

• Drive Summary ( 11 plays, 33 yards, 5:21)

Start of Fourth Quarter

• Scoring update No. 9 U of A’s Kicker Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 41 yards out is good. U of A leads 23-17

• Drive Summary ( 14 plays, 58 yards, 7:30)

• Scoring update No.10:  U of A’s Kicker Micheal Salgado-Medina's field goal from 45 yards out is no good. U of A leads 23-17

• Drive Summary ( 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:36)