Fifita Eyes Arizona QB Passing Record vs. NIU

Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita is on the verge of breaking the program's all-time passing yards record. If he throws for 320 or more yards on Saturday, September 19, 2026, against Northern Illinois, he will surpass the mark set by Nick Foles. Fifita already leads Arizona in passing touchdowns with 76.

The Wildcats host the winless Northern Illinois Huskies, who have struggled offensively this season. This game presents an opportunity for Arizona's offense to regain momentum, particularly as they adapt to the absence of star wide receiver Gio Richardson, who is sidelined "for a bit." The team is motivated to find a rhythm in the passing game to prepare for upcoming Big 12 competition.

Fifita's pursuit of history comes as the team looks to move past their recent shutout loss to BYU. He has not surpassed 300 passing yards in his last ten games, and NIU's defense has been stingy through the air in their opening two contests. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT at Casino Del Sol Stadium and will be broadcast on TNT.