1974 Arizona Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1974 Arizona Wildcats football Western Athletic Conference WAC 9–2 6–1 Jim Young 2nd John Mackovic 2nd Larry Smith 2nd Arizona Stadium The 1974 Arizona Wildcats football team represented the University of Arizona in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season. In their second season under head coach Jim Young, the Wildcats compiled a 9–2 record (6–1 against WAC opponents), finished in second place in the WAC, and outscored their opponents, 263 to 174.1974 Arizona Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 6, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona/1974-schedule.htmlArizona Football 2016 Media Guide University of Arizona September 6, 2016 107 2016 http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/arizona.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/24/2016_Arizona_FB_Media_Guide.pdf September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921192006/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/arizona.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/24/2016_Arizona_FB_Media_Guide.pdf dead The team played home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Despite a 9–2 record, the Wildcats were not invited to a bowl game due to not winning the WAC (BYU defeated Arizona in their head-to-head matchup to win the WAC) and at the time, under WAC rules, only the conference winner would earn a bowl bid, in which case, the Fiesta Bowl. The team's statistical leaders included Bruce Hill with 1,814 passing yards, Jim Upchurch with 1,004 rushing yards, and Theopolis Bell with 700 receiving yards.1974 Arizona Wildcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 6, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona/1974.html Linebacker Mark Jacobs led the team with a school record 200 total tackles.2016 Media Guide, p. 86. Schedule 1974 AP September 14 w 17 y San Diego State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 17–10 38,914 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-aztecs-fall-to-ariz/156847152/ Daily Times-Advocate Aztecs fall to Arizona September 15, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 21 w 17 y y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 35–20 35,683 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-1974-09-21-arizona/155244192/ The Indianapolis Star Arizona guns down spunky I.U., 35–20 September 22, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 w 15 y New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM rivalry 15–10 24,404 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-beacon-no-18-arizona-edges/156847352/ The Wichita Beacon No. 18 Arizona edges New Mexico September 29, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 5 w 12 UTEP Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 42–13 38,051 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tucson-citizen-utep-coach-now-believes-i/156847520/ Tucson Daily Citizen UTEP coach now believes in Wildcats October 7, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 12 w 12 y Utah Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 41–8 24,082 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-50-arizona-rips-ut/156847720/ The Sunday Oregonian 5–0 Arizona rips Utah, 41–8 October 13, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 19 l 9 y y Texas Tech 17 Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX 8–17 40,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-texas-tech-jars-arizon/156847804/ The Victoria Advocate Texas Tech jars Arizona by 17–8 October 20, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 26 l 16 BYU Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 13–37 34,116 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-sentinel-sheide-shreds-wildcat/156846366/ The Daily Sentinel Sheide shreds Wildcats 37–13 October 27, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 9 w Colorado State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 34–21 33,116 https://www.newspapers.com/article/casper-star-tribune-cats-thump-rams-34/156847899/ Casper Star-Tribune Cats thump Rams, 34–21 November 10, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 16 w y y Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 27–24 34,802 https://www.newspapers.com/article/express-news-air-force-loses-to-arizona/156847997/ San Antonio Express-News Air Force loses to Arizona, 27–24 November 17, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 23 w Wyoming Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 21–14 34,467 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-pokes-drop-2114-de/156848100/ The Billings Gazette Pokes drop 21–14 decision November 24, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 30 w Arizona State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ rivalry 10–0 40,872 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-jacobs-leads-cats-victory/156848198/ The El Paso Times Jacobs leads 'Cats victory over ASU December 1, 1974 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries Texas Tech In a matchup of two top-20 teams, Arizona fell on the wrong end of it against Texas Tech, and lost in a low-scoring game for their first defeat of the season and ended their chances for an undefeated record.Arizona suffers first loss of season at Texas Tech Arizona Daily Star October 20, 1974 BYU After losing on the road at Texas Tech, the Wildcats returned home and faced BYU in a big test in the WAC. The Cougars would outplay the Wildcats to give Arizona their second straight loss and take control of the WAC.BYU takes care of Arizona, moves into first place in the WAC The Salt Lake Tribune October 27, 1974 The loss ultimately prevented Arizona from winning the WAC, as BYU went on to clinch both the conference title and Fiesta Bowl berth. Arizona State In the regular season finale, Arizona battled Arizona State in the annual rivalry matchup. The Wildcats were looking to break a nine-game losing streak against the Sun Devils, with their last win occurring in 1964. Both teams held each other scoreless through the first three quarters before Arizona broke through in the fourth for a 10–0 shutout victory, and finally ended their decade-long streak of misery to ASU.10 years of frustration ends for Cats Arizona Daily Star December 1, 1974Nine years...Cats get a kick out of ASU win Tucson Daily Citizen December 2, 1974Wildcats shut out ASU in defensive battle to finally end rivalry losing streak Arizona Daily Wildcat December 2, 1974 To date, this remains the most recent shutout in the rivalry series and the only home win over the Sun Devils in the 1970s for the Wildcats. Also, it turned out to be Young's first and only win against ASU as Arizona's coach, as he would lose to them for the rest of his tenure. The victory led to the Wildcats winning nine games in a season for the first time in school history.Is UA football on the rise under Young? The Arizona Republic December 4, 1974 Roster 1974 Arizona Wildcats f 23 So Keith Hartwig WR y 86 Jr Scott Piper WR 76 Jr Brian Murray OT 70 Sr Allyn Haynes OT 66 Sr Jay Bledsoe OG 53 Jr Bob Windisch OC 71 So Greg Hodgeson OG 68 Jr Paul Schmidt OG 18 Jr T Bell FL 1 Jr Bruce Hill QB 2 Sr Willie Hamilton RB 3 Sr Jim Upchurch RB 6 Jr Tex Randolph RB 85 Sr Tom Camptell TE 88 Jr Dan Howard TE 77 Jr Mike Dawson Mike Dawson (defensive end) DT y 56 Sr Glenn Gresham NG y 78 Jr Grant Swanson DT y 41 So Mark Jacobs LB n 46 So Obra Erby LB y 93 Fr Jon Abbott NG y 87 Sr Rex Naumetz DE y 83 So Willis Barrett DE y 17 Sr Vince Phason CB y 28 Sr Rousell Williams CB y 10 Sr Mike Battles FS y 40 Jr Dennis Anderson FS y 34 So Joe Colace SS y 31 So Greg Preston SS y 32 Sr Mitch Hoopes DE y Jim Young Larry Smith Bill Belknap Willie Peete John Mackovic Bob Bockrath Sharkey Price Mike Hankwitz Jeff Green Charlie Lee References Arizona Category:Arizona Wildcats football seasons Arizona Wildcats football