Wildcats secure comeback win
Arizona Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat Washington State Behind Noah Fifita
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Arizona rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit to beat Washington State 34-24 in Pullman, earning its third win of the season. Quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns despite a first-quarter interception returned for a score, while receiver Tre Spivey had a career-best 129 yards and two first-half touchdowns. Washington State led 17-14 at halftime before Arizona came back to finish nonconference play with a winning record for the fifth consecutive season. Arizona has now won consecutive visits to Pullman for the first time since 2010 and 2014.
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Arizona safety Cam Chapa recorded his first interception as a Wildcat late in the first quarter, shortly before Noah Fifita’s interception was returned for a Washington State touchdown.
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Arizona defensive end Tre Smith blocked Jack Stevens’ first field-goal attempt; it was Arizona’s first blocked field goal since Ephesians Prysock blocked one against UCLA in 2023.
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The Wildcats will return home next week to host Cincinnati.
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Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales reflected on conference realignment, saying the Big 12 is “really good for Arizona” and that playing in the conference helps the Wildcats recruit players from Texas.
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