Arizona Wildcats Crush Colorado Buffaloes 52-17 with Five Takeaways

The Arizona Wildcats dominated the Colorado Buffaloes with a decisive 52-17 victory in their Big 12 football matchup on November 1, 2025. Noah Fifita was instrumental for Arizona, throwing four first-half touchdown passes to different receivers and helping the Wildcats build a commanding 38-7 halftime lead. Arizona's defense forced five turnovers, further disrupting Colorado's efforts, which were also hampered by nine penalties. Colorado's quarterback situation was unstable, with starter Kaidon Salter benched in favor of Ryan Staub, who was also replaced after interceptions, before freshman Ju-Ju Lewis threw a notable 59-yard touchdown pass. The Wildcats scored touchdowns from seven different players, underscoring their offensive depth and improving their record to 5-3, while Colorado fell to 3-6. The game featured key plays such as a 57-yard touchdown run by Tre Spivey and a lengthy scoring drive by Colorado, witnessed by former Buffaloes alum Shedeur Sanders from the sidelines.