When Brandon Dawkins exited with an injury on Arizona’s opening drive, some Wildcat fans were getting exactly what they were wishing for throughout the bye week — Khalil Tate at quarterback.
And the sophomore showed why, though not even Tate’s most ardent fans could have predicted what happened Saturday.
Tate had a game for the record books, breaking the FBS quarterback rushing record in a 45-42 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder, Colo.
Tate ran for 327 yards, accounted for five touchdowns (four rushing, one passing), and completed 11 of 12 passes for 142 yards.