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WSU prepares for primetime clash against Arizona on Saturday

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

WSU prepares for primetime clash against Arizona on Saturday

Summary

Washington State will host Arizona at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in a crucial matchup. The Cougars, aiming to avoid a 1-3 start under head coach Kirby Moore, are coming off a strong victory over Duquesne. Arizona enters the game with a 2-1 record, led by quarterback Noah Fifita, who has thrown for 834 yards and seven touchdowns this season. WSU’s defense will face challenges, particularly if cornerback Jalil Tucker is unable to play due to injury. Both teams have historical stakes in the matchup, with WSU looking to maintain a home winning streak against Arizona, who hasn't won in Pullman since 2014.

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By the Numbers

•WSU aims for a second consecutive win after defeating Duquesne.
•Arizona's Fifita leads the team in passing yardage and touchdowns.
•Tucker's availability is uncertain due to injury ahead of the game.
•Historically, WSU has had recent success against Arizona at home.
•The matchup is part of a nonconference series scheduled after the Pac-12 collapse.

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Sep. 25—PULLMAN — When DJ Warner was growing up in the Phoenix area, in between the dry heat and the desert views he got to know Arizona's football program . The Wildcats are based about two hours away from Warner's hometown of Glendale, but thanks to the relatively close distance he formed something of a relationship with their coaches during the first stages of his recruitment. Warner is now ...
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