American college football season
The1957 Arizona Wildcats football team represented theUniversity of Arizona in theBorder Conference during the1957 college football season . In their first season under head coachEd Doherty , the Wildcats compiled a 1–8–1 record (0–4 against Border opponents) and were outscored by their opponents, 299 to 125. The team captains were Allen Polley and Jack Davis.[ 1] [ 2] The team played its home games inArizona Stadium inTucson, Arizona .
The team's statistical leaders included Ralph Hunsaker with 717 passing yards, Tom Dunn with 341 rushing yards, and Gene Leek with 310 receiving yards.[ 3]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 21 BYU * T 14–1423,000 [ 4] September 28 atMissouri * L 13–3524,500 [ 5] October 12 atColorado * L 14–3419,500 [ 6] October 19 New Mexico * Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 0–2723,000 [ 7] October 26 Texas Tech * Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 6–2813,000 [ 8] November 2 West Texas State Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 20–2113,000 [ 9] November 9 Hardin–Simmons Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 20–2813,000 [ 10] November 16 Texas Western Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ L 14–5112,000 [ 11] November 23 Marquette * Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ W 17–1414,000 [ 12] November 30 at No. 11Arizona State L 7–4717,000 [ 13] [ 14] *Non-conference game Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game
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