Photos: Arizona posts a gritty 23-7 win over Arizona State, 99th Territorial Cup
The Wildcats took the lead in second half and eventually ground down the Sun Devils 23-7 in the 99th Territorial Cup, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita celebrates after a video review upheld a Wildcat interception in the last minutes of the Territorial Cup game against Arizona State, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe. The Wildcats took the Cup back with a 23-7 win.
Arizona wide receiver Brandon Phelps (18) poses with the Territorial Cup after the Wildcats ground out a 23-7 win over Arizona State, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) jumps over Arizona State wide receiver Jaren Hamilton (16) to intercept the pass during the third quarter in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson (43), left, and linebacker Riley Wilson (16) simulate going to sleep after Johnson’s interception in the final minutes put the nail in Arizona State’s 23-7 loss in the Territorial Cup, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) uses both hands to protect the ball on his carry up the middle late during the fourth quarter against Arizona State in the Territorial Cup, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona State defensive back Javan Robinson (12) ties up Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) just enough to keep him from reeling in a catch during the first quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) gets knocked horizontal by an Arizona State defender on a run during the second quarter in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (44) gets a thumb hooked in the face mask of Arizona running back Quincy Craig (24) while dragging him down on a sweep during the first quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan questions a non-call on a face mask during the first quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) anguishes after a potential touchdown catch slipped through his hands during the first quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona defensive lineman Leroy Palu (95) fights of a block to pursue Arizona State running back Raleek Brown (3) in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona State wide receiver Malik McClain (12) runs under a throw to reel in a catch behind Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) during the fourth quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith (12), right, shows off the ball after recovering an Arizona State fumble late during the fourth quarter in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona State defensive back Javan Robinson (12) picks up the pass interference penalty in keeping Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) from the ball along he sideline in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2), left, and Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) chase after Sims’s fumble during the third quarter in the Territorial Cup, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe. Brown won the race.
Arizona tight end Cameron Barmore (80) steps out of the hands of Arizona State linebacker Jordan Crook (8) and heads for the end zone after making a catch during the third quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona tight end Cameron Barmore (80) pretends to drink from the ball after sprawling into the end zone during the third quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona defensive lineman Mays Pese (99) leads the pack in sacking Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2)during the fourth quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) gestures after making a sprawling catch for a first down late during the fourth quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona running back Quincy Craig proclaims his first down after a rumbling run inside the 10 on fourth down against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
The Arizona puts the pressure on Arizona State kicker Jesus Gomez (35) and he bounces his kick off the uprightduring the second quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo mugs for the cameras during a time-out promo in the Sun Devils’s game against Arizona, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona linebacker Chase Kennedy (7) puts a stop to the run by Arizona State running back Kanye Udoh (6) in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Michael Dansby (25) breaks up the pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver Malik McClain (12) but gets called for interference during the second quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) can’t escape the rush from Arizona State defensive end Justin Wodtly (95) in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) finds a seam after his catch to tack on a few more yards during the second quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson (16) hits Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2), forcing him to make the hasty pass during the second quarter in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Assistant coach Tariq Thompson comes out to congratulate Arizona defensive back Michael Dansby (25) on his pick-off of an Arizona State pass in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) manages to sidestep the rush from Arizona State defensive lineman Prince Dorbah (32) after a miscommunication on the snap during the first quarter in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan and one of the game officials discuss the call on a Wildcat fumble during the first quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona wide receiver Gio Richardson (5) slams into Arizona State defensive back Adrian Wilson (6) on his run after a catch in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) gets off the throw under pressure during the first quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) loses his footing trying to juke his way down the sideline following his catch during the first quarter against Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Luke Wysong (15) shoves his way around Arizona State defensive back Joseph Smith (22) in their Territorial Cup game, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey makes a catch in the corner of the end zone, working with the quarterbacks as the Wildcats get ready to face Arizona State in the Territorial Cup, Nov. 28, 2025, in Tempe.
Arizona defensive lineman Deshawn McKnight (0) hones his technique as the Wildcats get ready to face Arizona State in their Territorial Cup game, November 28, 2025, Tempe, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
The Arizona Wildcats take down the Arizona State Sun Devils to finish the regular season with nine wins for the second time in three seasons.Â
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