Arizona Upsets TCU 29-28 With Last-Minute Field Goal
No. 24 Arizona stunned TCU with a 29-28 victory, sealed by a late 37-yard field goal from Michael Salgado-Medina after Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick in the final minute of the game.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, November 7, 2026 — No. 24 Arizona achieved a stunning 29-28 victory over TCU, a result determined by a dramatic sequence of plays in the game’s closing moments. The win was secured by a 37-yard field goal, successfully kicked by Michael Salgado-Medina.
The critical scoring opportunity arose after Arizona managed to recover an onside pooch kick. This play occurred within the final minute of the contest, giving Arizona possession and the chance to take the lead. The exact details regarding the kick, including who initiated it and which player secured the crucial recovery, were not specified in the provided summary.
Following the successful recovery and subsequent possession, the Arizona team advanced into field goal range. Michael Salgado-Medina then converted the 37-yard attempt, which ultimately proved to be the decisive points. The scoreline at the end of the game was 29-28 in favor of Arizona.
The summary does not specify the date or location of this matchup, nor does it detail the scoring plays leading up to the final minutes for either Arizona or TCU. Information regarding the records or rankings of the teams prior to this game, beyond Arizona being No. 24, was also not provided. Further details on the specific nature of the plays, player statistics, or the broader context of the season for both teams are not available in the given information.
Story summarized from the original created by John Marshall, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
