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Northern Arizona at Arizona

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Arizona beat Northern Arizona 34–⁠17. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Arizona led the series 9–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Arizona5–⁠6 in 2009
17
HomeArizona8–⁠5 in 2009
34

Final at Arizona Stadium, TucsonAttendance 50,623

At kickoff
87°F, overcast, wind 9 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Davis-Monthan AFB Airport (KDMA), 9 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Arizona370717
Arizona1476734

Standouts

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Player stats

Northern Arizona

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Michael Herrick20/3015922
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Alex Henderson1456017
Giovannie Dixon213013
Austin Shanks1606
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ed Berry771219
Daiveun Curry-Chapman434016
Conrad Meadows418010
Alex Henderson216011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Matt Steinbach1160

Arizona

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Scott14/2015011
Nick Foles6/84410
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nic Grigsby15207294
Keola Antolin960122
Matt Scott748013
Greg Nwoko93209
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Terrell Turner546113
David Douglas543013
Delashaun Dean226023
A.J. Simmons221014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Trevin Wade220

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Northern ArizonaArizona
226Total yards559
166Passing yards194
67Rushing yards365
5.3Yards per pass6.9
3.5Yards per rush7.8
13First downs27
4–⁠9Third downs8–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs3–⁠4
2Turnovers2
1–⁠5Penalties4–⁠20
14:48Possession21:31

Efficiency

Northern ArizonaArizona
42%Success rate53%
−0.06EPA per play0.32
1.01Explosiveness1.04
−0.01Rushing EPA0.22
−0.08Passing EPA0.50
57%Passing-down success52%
−0.52First-down EPA0.23
0.29Second-down EPA0.31
0.39Third-down EPA0.60
1%Havoc by its defense4%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Arizona 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Arizona end zoneNorthern Arizona end zoneQ1 ArizonaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 Northern ArizonaField goal, 4 playsQ1 ArizonaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 Northern ArizonaTouchdown pass, 14 playsQ2 ArizonaMissed FG, 9 playsQ2 Northern ArizonaPunt, 3 playsQ2 ArizonaTouchdown pass, 17 playsQ2 Northern ArizonaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Northern ArizonaInterception, 8 playsQ3 ArizonaTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 Northern ArizonaPunt, 3 playsQ3 ArizonaFumble, 4 playsQ3 Northern ArizonaInterception, 5 playsQ3 ArizonaTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ4 Northern ArizonaPunt, 7 playsQ4 ArizonaInterception, 5 playsQ4 Northern ArizonaTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 ArizonaTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Northern ArizonaPunt, 4 playsQ4 ArizonaEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Arizona drives left to right, Northern Arizona right to left.
  1. Q1 ArizonaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 Northern ArizonaField goal, 4 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 ArizonaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 68 yards
  4. Q1 Northern ArizonaTouchdown pass, 14 plays, 79 yards
  5. Q2 ArizonaMissed FG, 9 plays, 34 yards
  6. Q2 Northern ArizonaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  7. Q2 ArizonaTouchdown pass, 17 plays, 99 yards
  8. Q2 Northern ArizonaEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  9. Q3 Northern ArizonaInterception, 8 plays, 50 yards
  10. Q3 ArizonaTouchdown run, 2 plays, 95 yards
  11. Q3 Northern ArizonaPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  12. Q3 ArizonaFumble, 4 plays, 32 yards
  13. Q3 Northern ArizonaInterception, 5 plays, 11 yards
  14. Q3 ArizonaTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 57 yards
  15. Q4 Northern ArizonaPunt, 7 plays, 35 yards
  16. Q4 ArizonaInterception, 5 plays, 8 yards
  17. Q4 Northern ArizonaTouchdown pass, 1 play, 19 yards
  18. Q4 ArizonaTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 50 yards
  19. Q4 Northern ArizonaPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  20. Q4 ArizonaEnd of game, 4 plays, 6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Arizona 14, Northern Arizona 3
Arizona Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Matt Scott pass complete to A.J. Simmons for 7 yards to the Ariz 27.
14:242nd & 3 at own 27Nic Grigsby rush for 12 yards to the Ariz 39 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 39Matt Scott pass complete to A.J. Simmons for 14 yards to the NoArz 47 for a 1ST down.
13:291st & 10 at opp 47Nic Grigsby rush for 7 yards to the NoArz 40.
12:592nd & 3 at opp 40Keola Antolin rush for 2 yards to the NoArz 38.
12:183rd & 1 at opp 38Keola Antolin rush for 2 yards to the NoArz 36 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at opp 36Matt Scott rush for 11 yards to the NoArz 25 for a 1ST down.
11:191st & 10 at opp 25Nic Grigsby rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 6, Northern Arizona 0
11:19Alex Zendejas extra point GOOD.Arizona 7, Northern Arizona 0
11:19Alex Zendejas kickoff for 63 yards returned by Austin Shanks for 57 yards to the Ariz 36.
Northern Arizona Field goal, 4 plays
10:361st & 10 at opp 36Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 9 yards to the Ariz 27.
10:362nd & 1 at opp 27Alex Henderson rush for no gain to the Ariz 27.
9:523rd & 1 at opp 27Alex Henderson rush for no gain to the Ariz 27.
9:104th & 1 at opp 27Matt Myers 43 yard field goal GOOD.Arizona 7, Northern Arizona 3
7:03Drew Zamora kickoff for 60 yards returned by Keola Antolin for 22 yards to the Ariz 32.
Arizona Touchdown run, 7 plays
8:541st & 10 at own 32Nic Grigsby rush for 2 yards to the Ariz 34.
8:122nd & 8 at own 34Terrell Turner rush for 6 yards to the Ariz 40.
7:093rd & 2 at own 40Matt Scott pass complete to William Wright for 21 yards to the NoArz 39 for a 1ST down.
7:031st & 10 at opp 39Matt Scott pass incomplete.
6:432nd & 10 at opp 39Nic Grigsby rush for 4 yards to the NoArz 35.
6:153rd & 6 at opp 35Matt Scott pass complete to David Roberts for 5 yards to the NoArz 30.
5:394th & 1 at opp 30Nic Grigsby rush for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 13, Northern Arizona 3
5:39Alex Zendejas extra point GOOD.Arizona 14, Northern Arizona 3
5:39Alex Zendejas kickoff for 63 yards returned by Conrad Meadows for 14 yards to the NoArz 21.
Northern Arizona Touchdown pass, 14 plays
5:271st & 10 at own 21Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
5:162nd & 10 at own 21Michael Herrick pass complete to Alex Henderson for 11 yards to the NoArz 32 for a 1ST down.
4:551st & 10 at own 32Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
4:152nd & 10 at own 32Alex Henderson rush for 5 yards to the NoArz 37.
4:043rd & 5 at own 37Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 04:04.
3:503rd & 5 at own 37Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 7 yards to the NoArz 44 for a 1ST down.
3:331st & 10 at own 44Michael Herrick pass incomplete to Conrad Meadows.
3:262nd & 10 at own 44Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 13 yards to the Ariz 43 for a 1ST down.
2:531st & 10 at opp 43Alex Henderson rush for 1 yard to the Ariz 42.
2:212nd & 9 at opp 42Michael Herrick pass complete to Conrad Meadows for 4 yards to the Ariz 38.
1:553rd & 5 at opp 38Michael Herrick pass complete to Daiveun Curry-Chapman for 12 yards to the Ariz 26 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at opp 26Alex Henderson rush for 1 yard to the Ariz 25.
0:352nd & 9 at opp 25Michael Herrick pass complete to Daiveun Curry-Chapman for 16 yards to the Ariz 9 for a 1ST down.
0:071st & 0 at opp 9ARIZONA penalty 5 yard personal foul on N/A accepted, no play.
Q2 14:531st & goal at opp 4Alex Henderson rush for no gain to the Ariz 4.
Q2 14:162nd & goal at opp 4Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 14, Northern Arizona 9
Q2 14:16Matt Myers extra point GOOD.Arizona 14, Northern Arizona 10
Q2 14:16Drew Zamora kickoff for 62 yards returned by Terrell Turner for 49 yards to the NoArz 43.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Arizona 21, Northern Arizona 10
Arizona Missed FG, 9 plays
13:481st & 10 at opp 43Matt Scott rush for 9 yards to the NoArz 34.
13:182nd & 1 at opp 34Nic Grigsby rush for 5 yards to the NoArz 29 for a 1ST down.
12:581st & 10 at opp 29Delashaun Dean rush for a loss of 3 yards to the NoArz 32.
12:122nd & 13 at opp 32Matt Scott pass complete to Terrell Turner for 12 yards to the NoArz 20.
12:003rd & 1 at opp 20Nic Grigsby rush for 7 yards to the NoArz 13 for a 1ST down.
11:121st & 10 at opp 13Nic Grigsby rush for no gain to the NoArz 13.
10:542nd & 10 at opp 13Matt Scott pass complete to Delashaun Dean for 3 yards to the NoArz 10.
10:003rd & 7 at opp 10Matt Scott rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 9.
9:274th & 6 at opp 9Alex Zendejas 27 yard field goal BLOCKED, N/A for 33 yards, to the NoArz 42.
Northern Arizona Punt, 3 plays
9:171st & 10 at own 42Michael Herrick pass complete to Alex Henderson for 5 yards to the NoArz 47.
9:172nd & 5 at own 47Michael Herrick pass complete to Curt Sweeney for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by NoArz at the NoArz 48.
8:273rd & 4 at own 48Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 08:27.
8:223rd & 4 at own 48Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
8:224th & 4 at own 48Ryan Rauschert punt for 51 yards, downed at the Ariz 1.
Arizona Touchdown pass, 17 plays
7:471st & 10 at own 1Nic Grigsby rush for 4 yards to the Ariz 5.
7:202nd & 6 at own 5Nic Grigsby rush for 1 yard to the Ariz 6.
6:473rd & 5 at own 6Matt Scott pass complete to Nic Grigsby for 12 yards to the Ariz 18 for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at own 18Matt Scott pass complete to David Douglas for 13 yards to the Ariz 31 for a 1ST down.
5:311st & 10 at own 31Keola Antolin rush for 4 yards to the Ariz 35.
5:092nd & 6 at own 35Nic Grigsby rush for 5 yards to the Ariz 40.
4:233rd & 1 at own 40Nic Grigsby rush for 4 yards to the Ariz 44 for a 1ST down.
4:131st & 10 at own 44Matt Scott pass complete to Terrell Turner for 11 yards to the NoArz 45 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 45Terrell Turner rush for no gain to the NoArz 45.
2:552nd & 10 at opp 45ARIZONA penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
2:152nd & 15 at the 50Matt Scott rush for 13 yards to the NoArz 37.
2:043rd & 2 at opp 37Matt Scott rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 36.
1:474th & 1 at opp 36Nic Grigsby rush for 6 yards to the NoArz 30 for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at opp 30Matt Scott pass incomplete.
0:562nd & 10 at opp 30Matt Scott pass incomplete.
0:493rd & 10 at opp 30Matt Scott rush for 5 yards to the NoArz 25.
0:494th & 5 at opp 25Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 00:49.
0:384th & 5 at opp 25Matt Scott pass complete to Delashaun Dean for 23 yards to the NoArz 2 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & goal at opp 2Matt Scott pass complete to Terrell Turner for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 20, Northern Arizona 10
0:30Alex Zendejas extra point GOOD.Arizona 21, Northern Arizona 10
0:30Alex Zendejas kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Northern Arizona End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 20Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoArz 19.
Q3 15:00Alex Zendejas kickoff for 67 yards returned by Austin Shanks for 17 yards to the NoArz 20.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Arizona 27, Northern Arizona 10
Northern Arizona Interception, 8 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 20Michael Herrick pass incomplete to Conrad Meadows.
14:012nd & 10 at own 20Michael Herrick pass complete to Conrad Meadows for 8 yards to the NoArz 28.
13:573rd & 2 at own 28Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 13:57.
13:293rd & 2 at own 28Alex Henderson rush for 17 yards to the NoArz 45 for a 1ST down.
13:181st & 10 at own 45Alex Henderson rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 46.
12:342nd & 9 at own 46Michael Herrick pass complete to Conrad Meadows for 10 yards to the Ariz 44 for a 1ST down.
12:031st & 10 at opp 44Alex Henderson rush for 8 yards to the Ariz 36.
11:242nd & 2 at opp 36Austin Shanks rush for 6 yards to the Ariz 30 for a 1ST down.
11:241st & 10 at opp 30Michael Herrick pass intercepted by Trevin Wade at the Ariz 2, returned for 3 yards to the Ariz 5.
Arizona Touchdown run, 2 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 5Nic Grigsby rush for 94 yards to the NoArz 1 for a 1ST down.
10:071st & goal at opp 1Keola Antolin rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 27, Northern Arizona 10
10:07Alex Zendejas extra point MISSED.
10:07Alex Zendejas kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Northern Arizona Punt, 3 plays
9:291st & 10 at own 20Alex Henderson rush for 8 yards to the NoArz 28.
9:162nd & 2 at own 28Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for no gain to the NoArz 28.
8:263rd & 2 at own 28Michael Herrick sacked by Corey Hall for a loss of 7 yards to the NoArz 21.
8:264th & 9 at own 21Ryan Rauschert punt for 50 yards, downed at the Ariz 29.
Arizona Fumble, 4 plays
7:391st & 10 at own 29Nick Foles pass incomplete to N/A.
7:122nd & 10 at own 29Nick Foles pass complete to David Roberts for 12 yards to the Ariz 41 for a 1ST down.
6:591st & 10 at own 41Keola Antolin rush for 22 yards to the NoArz 37 for a 1ST down.
5:471st & 10 at opp 37Nick Foles rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoArz Blayne Anderson at the NoArz 39.
Northern Arizona Interception, 5 plays
6:591st & 10 at own 39Michael Herrick pass complete to Austin Shanks for 7 yards to the NoArz 46.
5:162nd & 3 at own 46Michael Herrick pass complete to Daiveun Curry-Chapman for 2 yards to the NoArz 48.
5:473rd & 1 at own 48Alex Henderson rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
5:161st & 10 at the 50Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 05:16.
5:061st & 10 at the 50Alex Henderson rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
3:552nd & 10 at the 50Michael Herrick pass intercepted by Trevin Wade at the Ariz 43, returned for no gain to the Ariz 43.
Arizona Touchdown pass, 11 plays
4:121st & 10 at own 43Keola Antolin rush for 12 yards to the NoArz 45 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at opp 45Nick Foles pass complete to David Douglas for 7 yards to the NoArz 38.
3:552nd & 3 at opp 38ARIZONA penalty 5 yard false start on A.J. Simmons accepted.
2:552nd & 8 at opp 43Keola Antolin rush for 5 yards to the NoArz 38.
2:283rd & 3 at opp 38Nick Foles pass complete to David Douglas for 4 yards to the NoArz 34 for a 1ST down.
1:481st & 10 at opp 34Greg Nwoko rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 33.
1:262nd & 9 at opp 33Greg Nwoko rush for 9 yards to the NoArz 24 for a 1ST down.
0:511st & 10 at opp 24Greg Nwoko rush for 3 yards to the NoArz 21.
0:212nd & 7 at opp 21Nick Foles pass incomplete to N/A.
0:093rd & 7 at opp 21Nick Foles pass complete to Terrell Turner for 13 yards to the NoArz 8 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:471st & goal at opp 8Nick Foles pass complete to Chris Gronkowski for 3 yards to the NoArz 5.
Q4 14:102nd & goal at opp 5Nick Foles pass complete to Juron Criner for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 33, Northern Arizona 10
Q4 14:10Alex Zendejas extra point GOOD.Arizona 34, Northern Arizona 10
Q4 14:10Alex Zendejas kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter6 drives, then Arizona 34, Northern Arizona 17
Northern Arizona Punt, 7 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 20Alex Henderson rush for 6 yards to the NoArz 26.
13:102nd & 4 at own 26Alex Henderson rush for 7 yards to the NoArz 33 for a 1ST down.
13:041st & 10 at own 33Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
12:452nd & 10 at own 33Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 19 yards to the Ariz 48 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 48Michael Herrick pass complete to Conrad Meadows for a loss of 4 yards to the NoArz 48.
11:552nd & 14 at own 48NORTHRN ARIZONA penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
11:272nd & 19 at own 43Michael Herrick pass complete to Mike Czyz for 12 yards to the Ariz 45.
10:553rd & 7 at opp 45Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
10:554th & 7 at opp 45Ryan Rauschert punt for 31 yards, fair catch by David Douglas at the Ariz 14.
Arizona Interception, 5 plays
10:401st & 10 at own 14Matt Scott pass incomplete to Juron Criner.
10:332nd & 10 at own 14Greg Nwoko rush for 5 yards to the Ariz 19.
9:533rd & 5 at own 19Matt Scott pass complete to David Douglas for 8 yards to the Ariz 27 for a 1ST down.
9:531st & 10 at own 27ARIZONA penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:351st & 15 at own 22Greg Nwoko rush for no gain to the Ariz 22.
8:352nd & 15 at own 22Matt Scott pass intercepted by Matt Steinbach at the Ariz 35, returned for 16 yards to the Ariz 19.
Northern Arizona Touchdown pass, 1 play
8:071st & 10 at opp 19Michael Herrick pass complete to Ed Berry for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona 34, Northern Arizona 16
8:07Matt Myers extra point GOOD.Arizona 34, Northern Arizona 17
7:53Drew Zamora kickoff for 38 yards returned by Orlando Vargas for 13 yards to the Ariz 45.
Arizona Turnover on downs, 9 plays
7:531st & 10 at own 45Keola Antolin rush for 12 yards to the NoArz 43 for a 1ST down.
7:371st & 10 at opp 43Greg Nwoko rush for 8 yards to the NoArz 35.
6:542nd & 2 at opp 35Matt Scott rush for 9 yards to the NoArz 26 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at opp 26Greg Nwoko rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 25.
5:272nd & 9 at opp 25Matt Scott pass complete to David Douglas for 11 yards to the NoArz 14 for a 1ST down.
5:151st & 10 at opp 14Greg Nwoko rush for 1 yard to the NoArz 13.
4:392nd & 9 at opp 13Matt Scott pass incomplete to N/A.
4:043rd & 9 at opp 13Matt Scott pass complete to Terrell Turner for 8 yards to the NoArz 5.
4:044th & 1 at opp 5Keola Antolin rush for no gain to the NoArz 5.
Northern Arizona Punt, 4 plays
3:471st & 10 at own 5Giovannie Dixon rush for 13 yards to the NoArz 18 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at own 18Timeout NORTHRN ARIZONA, clock 03:30.
3:271st & 10 at own 18Michael Herrick pass complete to Daiveun Curry-Chapman for 4 yards to the NoArz 22.
2:522nd & 6 at own 22Giovannie Dixon rush for no gain to the NoArz 22.
2:233rd & 6 at own 22Michael Herrick pass incomplete.
2:234th & 6 at own 22Timeout ARIZONA, clock 02:23.
2:524th & 6 at own 22Ryan Rauschert punt for 37 yards, fair catch by David Douglas at the Ariz 41.
Arizona End of game, 4 plays
1:321st & 10 at own 41Greg Nwoko rush for 4 yards to the Ariz 45.
1:322nd & 6 at own 45Nick Booth rush for 7 yards to the NoArz 48 for a 1ST down.
1:321st & 10 at opp 48ARIZONA penalty 15 yard personal foul on A.J. Simmons accepted.
1:021st & 10 at own 37Nick Booth rush for 5 yards to the Ariz 42.
0:002nd & 5 at own 42Nick Booth rush for 5 yards to the Ariz 47 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Arizona leads 17–⁠2 in 19 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

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2026Arizona 35, Northern Arizona 7
2024Arizona 22, Northern Arizona 10
2023Arizona 38, Northern Arizona 3
2021Northern Arizona 21, Arizona 19
2019Arizona 65, Northern Arizona 41
2017Arizona 62, Northern Arizona 24

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