Arizona vs. Washington State: Fifita’s form faces a rushing test in Pullman

Matchup overview

Arizona’s passing efficiency and Washington State’s rushing production provide the central comparison for their September 26, 2026 college football matchup. Noah Fifita threw for 325 yards and four touchdowns in Arizona’s 42-17 win over Northern Illinois. Washington State answered its opening two losses with a 48-7 victory over Duquesne that included 316 rushing yards. Those performances explain the appeal of both offenses, but neither establishes how this matchup will unfold. Arizona’s double-digit favorite status demands a stronger case than simply identifying which team had the better quarterback performance last week.

At a glance

Game time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. MST, as listed by Arizona.

Venue: Gesa Field in Pullman, Washington.

Broadcast: CBS.

Records: Arizona is 2-1 overall and 0-1 in Big 12 play. Washington State is 1-2 overall and 0-0 in Pac-12 play. Both won their most recent game.

SportsJaw moneyline: Arizona -410; Washington State +324.

SportsJaw spread: Arizona -10 (-112); Washington State +10 (-105). The Wildcats are the road favorites for their second away game of the season, according to Arizona’s schedule preview and these prices respectively.

Arizona Wildcats outlook

Fifita gives Arizona an experienced centerpiece. He enters this matchup with 10,017 career passing yards and 80 career touchdown passes. Against Northern Illinois, he completed 31 of 34 attempts, added a rushing touchdown and set Arizona’s career passing-yardage record. His afternoon included 19 consecutive completions and 27 completions in his first 29 attempts. That accuracy is the clearest recent strength in the Wildcats’ attack.