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Arizona Eases by NAU 35-7 in the Opener as Its Defense Doesn't Allow a Score
- On Saturday night, Arizona opened its 2026 season with a 35-7 victory over Northern Arizona, as quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
- Under third-year coach Brent Brennan, the Wildcats jumped on the Lumberjacks early, preventing any repeat of Northern Arizona's comeback rally from last week against Eastern Washington.
- Kedrick Reescano ran for two scores, while Fifita connected with Tre Spivey on a 20-yard touchdown and Brandon Phelps on a 21-yard score to extend Arizona's lead.
- Arizona's defense held Northern Arizona to 193 total yards and minus-seven rushing yards, with linebacker Chase Kennedy recording 2.5 sacks among Arizona's five on the night.
- Northern Arizona hosts Incarnate Word next Saturday as the Lumberjacks recover from the loss, after cornerback Noble Young-Blackgoat's 36-yard interception return for a touchdown capped the fourth quarter.
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Lumberjacks get the axe—Wildcats chop down NAU 35-7
The Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks were subjected to 20º hotter weather than they’re used to on their side of the valley—as for the University of Arizona Wildcats, this was just another day at home in Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson. Although this is the first game of the season for the Wildcats, this is... The post Lumberjacks get the axe—Wildcats chop down NAU 35-7 first appeared on Northeast Valley News.
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Noah Fifita throws for 2 TDs, Arizona opens season with 35-7 blowout of Northern Arizona
Noah Fifita threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, Kedrick Reescano ran for two scores and Arizona opened the season with a 35-7 blowout over Northern Arizona.
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