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Fifita's Touchdowns to Lead Wildcats Over Cougars
26 Sep
Summary
- Arizona is a -10.5 point favorite against Washington State.
- Arizona QB Noah Fifita has thrown seven touchdowns this season.
- Washington State's new QB Caden Pinnick has more interceptions than TDs.
The Arizona Wildcats are set to face the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with Arizona entering the game as a significant double-digit favorite.
Under Head Coach Brent Brennan, the Wildcats are looking to build on a successful 2025 season. Quarterback Noah Fifita has been a standout performer, throwing for 834 yards and seven touchdowns in the first three games of 2026, complemented by a strong receiving corps led by Gio Richardson.
Conversely, Washington State is navigating a new era under Head Coach Kirby Moore after the departure of Jimmy Rogers. The Cougars have struggled, losing their first two games. Quarterback Caden Pinnick, a transfer, has had a difficult start, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns.
The article's primary prediction favors Noah Fifita to throw over 1.5 passing touchdowns, a bet that appears valuable against Washington State's struggling defense.
