Arizona Wildcats climb in Coaches Poll, stand pat in AP following narrow win over UTSA

Sep 8, 2015, 11:13 AM | Updated: 11:45 am

Arizona safety Jamar Allah (7) celebrates with Anthony Lopez (28) and Haden Gregory after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

BY CHRIS COURTNEY

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Wildcats, who began the season as the nation’s No. 22 team according to the Amway Coaches Poll, rose to No. 20 in the poll’s Week 2 rankings following their 42-32 victory over Texas-San Antonio last Thursday in Tucson.

The Associated Press Top 25, meanwhile, had Arizona unchanged, once again ranking the Wildcats at No. 22.

Though final result versus UTSA was closer than many had anticipated, the game itself was largely overshadowed by a knee injury suffered by Wildcats star linebacker Scooby Wright. While the injury proved to be less severe than originally feared, the Wildcats are expected to be without their All-American defender until early-to-mid October.

Head coach Rich Rodriguez and his team will head out on the road later this week when they head to Reno to take on Nevada Saturday.

Arizona safety Jamar Allah (7) celebrates with Anthony Lopez (28) and Haden Gregory after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA running back Jalen Rhodes (28) scores a touchdown against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA cornerback Bennett Okotcha (21) and Arizona wide receiver Cayleb Jones battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) sits on the bench after hurting his knee against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA tight end David Morgan II (82) stiff arms Arizona safety Will Parks during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III limps off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona wide receiver Cayleb Jones (1) breaks the tavkle on UTSA cornerback Bennett Okotcha during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon throws down field against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA quarterback Blake Bogenschutz (4) throws down field against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona wide receiver Cayleb Jones draws the interference penalty on UTSA cornerback Bennett Okotcha (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona wide receiver David Richards (4) celebrates with Cayman Bundage after scoring a touchdown against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA's Jarveon Williams (2) runs for a first down against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA quarterback Blake Bogenschutz warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon passes before an NCAA college football game against the UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UTSA head coach Larry Coker, left, and Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez talk before an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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