Arizona football rallies to overcome early deficit against Washington State

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Arizona football rallies to overcome early deficit against Washington State
Summary

Arizona football secured a 34-24 victory at Washington State on September 26, 2026. After facing a 14-0 deficit, the Wildcats rebounded with an impressive performance led by quarterback Noah Fifita, who threw four touchdown passes. Tre Spivey contributed significantly with two touchdown catches during the first half. Despite trailing 17-14 at halftime, Arizona's defense tightened, allowing just 10 points after the first seven minutes and securing crucial takeaways. The Wildcats improved to a 3-1 record for the fourth consecutive season, while Washington State dropped to 1-3.

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  • •Arizona trailed 14-0 early before rallying for the win.
  • •Noah Fifita threw four touchdown passes, including the game-winner.
  • •Tre Spivey caught two touchdowns and had 129 receiving yards.
  • •Arizona held Washington State to under 100 rushing yards.
  • •The Wildcats improved to 3-1, marking their best start since 2015.
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Another bad start followed by a terrific finish

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