TCU’s 28-26 Lead Was Already Too Fragile Before Arizona’s Pooch Kick
Arizona’s failed two-point try left TCU ahead, but an earlier missed field goal, a blocked kick and a late pooch-kick recovery turned a survivable finish into a 29-28 loss.
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Arizona’s failed two-point try left TCU ahead, but an earlier missed field goal, a blocked kick and a late pooch-kick recovery turned a survivable finish into a 29-28 loss.
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