No. 21 Arizona Football Trails Colorado 24-17 at Halftime in Boulder

Arizona Wildcats trail Colorado Buffaloes 24-17 at halftime. Quarterback Noah Fifita struggles, defense injured. Buffaloes lead with 250 yards of total offense.

The Arizona Wildcats are facing a tough challenge as they trail the Colorado Buffaloes 24-17 at halftime. Quarterback Noah Fifita has completed 8 of 18 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, but is on pace to throw his most incompletions as a Wildcat. The Buffaloes have been dominant on offense, racking up 250 yards of total offense in the first half.

The Wildcats have struggled to generate pressure on Colorado's star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and are dealing with injuries on defense. Senior captain Martell Irby suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter, forcing the Wildcats to make adjustments. Arizona has also had to rely more on their rushing game, as senior running back Michael Wiley has been limited due to injury.

Despite the challenges, the Wildcats have managed to find success on offense, with DJ Williams scoring a touchdown and Tyler Loop kicking a career-high 52-yard field goal. However, they will need to make some adjustments in the second half if they hope to overcome the deficit.

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Overall, it's been a challenging first half for the Wildcats, but they have shown resilience and determination. It will be interesting to see how they respond in the second half and whether they can mount a comeback against the Buffaloes.

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