Overview
- Arizona defeated Northern Arizona 35-7 on Saturday to open the season 1-0.
- Quarterback Noah Fifita completed 22 of 29 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns and moved into second on Arizona’s career passing list.
- The Wildcats’ defense held NAU to minus-7 rushing yards, generated five sacks and featured 2.5 sacks from linebacker Chase Kennedy.
- Arizona produced 520 yards of total offense but committed three turnovers, including backup Sawyer Anderson’s first collegiate pass returned for a pick-six that accounted for NAU’s only points.
- The win extends Arizona’s streak of season-opening victories and frames next Saturday’s Big 12 opener at No. 14 BYU as a significantly tougher test for Brent Brennan’s team.