Bowl challenge: Retired CPA uses tricks of his trade to capture victory

Retirement has allowed Don Patterson to focus on the important things in life: his three grandchildren and, of course, college football.

Arizona football: Bowl win gives UA more hope for 2013

The Arizona defense next season will build around linebacker Jake Fischer, who stopped Nevada running back Nick Hale before the goal line in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl. Fischer is one of 17 starters who return in 2013.

Arizona football: Bowl win gives UA more hope for 2013

The Arizona Wildcats have already scattered for the holidays, flying home to California and Texas and Louisiana or driving north to Phoenix for a few weeks without football.

UA's report card against Nevada

UA's Austin Hill had eight catches for 175 yards in the 49-48 win.

UA's report card against Nevada

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Arizona football: Unlikely stars, crucial breaks help Cats win

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Arizona football: Unlikely stars, crucial breaks help Cats win

ALBUQUERQUE - Moments after the Arizona Wildcats took a one-point lead over Nevada in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl, center Kyle Quinn walked to his customary spot on the bench, threw a towel over his head and tried to breathe.

UA football: Cats caught breaks down the stretch

ALBUQUERQUE — Moments after the Arizona Wildcats took a one-point lead over Nevada in Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl, center Kyle Quinn walked to his customary spot on the bench, threw a towel over his head and tried to breathe.

Arizona football notebook: Carey has fitting finale

Nevada's Dray Bell tries to bring down Ka'Deem Carey in the second quarter. Carey finished with 172 rushing yards.

Arizona football notebook: Carey has fitting finale

ALBUQUERQUE - Ka'Deem Carey likely sealed one rushing title by gaining 172 yards in the Arizona Wildcats' 49-48 New Mexico Bowl win against Nevada.

Bowl challenge: Show us how well you select winners

Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch is third in the nation in total offense per game with 364.08 yards. He'll face Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

Bowl challenge: Show us how well you select winners

Washington and Baylor faced off in last December's Alamo Bowl, and depending on what you think of college football's scoring renaissance, it was either the best game ever played - or the worst.

Bowl challenge: Show us how well you select winners

Washington and Baylor faced off in last December's Alamo Bowl, and depending on what you think of college football's scoring renaissance, it was either the best game ever played - or the worst.

Pick the bowl winners

Washington and Baylor faced off in last December’s Alamo Bowl, and depending on what you think of college football’s scoring renaissance, it was either the best game ever played — or the worst.

Arizona football notebook: Cats see Nevada is no pushover

The University of Nevada's football team plays in a weaker conference and against lesser opponents. But the Wolf Pack has already grabbed the Arizona Wildcats' attention.

Arizona football: Carey's Heisman votes a 1st for Tucson

Ka'Deem Carey has always been a star, whether it was with the peewee Marana Broncos, the Canyon del Oro High School Dorados or - this year - the Arizona Wildcats.

Arizona football: UA has played in worse bowls

The Arizona Wildcats' selection to the Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl has been met with, well, whatever the opposite of buzz is.

Arizona football: Carey Named First-Team All-American by CBS

UA running back Ka'Deem Carey was named first-team All-American by CBSSports.com Monday, the first in what is sure to be a busy awards season for the Wildcats' single-season rushing leader.

UA football: Cats have had some forgettable bowls

The Arizona Wildcats’ selection to the Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl has been met with, well, whatever the opposite of buzz is.

Arizona football: Cats settle for New Mexico Bowl

Nine days of hand-wringing and back-room politicking by Arizona Wildcats officials couldn't mask the football program's biggest flaw: A 7-5 record that wasn't attractive enough to move the team above its postseason "slot."