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VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's 42-17 win over Northern Illinois
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VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's 42-17 win over Northern Illinois

  • Justin Spears ,  Michael Lev
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  • Sep 20, 2026 Updated Sep 28, 2026
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Following Arizona's 42-17 win over Northern Illinois, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev react to quarterback Noah Fifita's record-breaking night and the Wildcats rallying after a sluggish first quarter.

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Storylines, stats and quotes from Arizona’s win over Northern Illinois

Storylines, stats and quotes from Arizona’s win over Northern Illinois

Notable storylines, statistics and quotes from Arizona’s dominant win over NIU, including Noah Fifita making history as the Wildcats’ all-time passing yards leader.

Noah Fifita sets Arizona’s career passing yards record in Wildcats’ rout of NIU

Noah Fifita sets Arizona’s career passing yards record in Wildcats’ rout of NIU

Noah Fifita became Arizona’s all-time passing yards leader, passing Nick Foles, in the Wildcats’ blowout win over Northern Illinois.

Point spread, over/under for Arizona’s final nonconference game against Washington State

Point spread, over/under for Arizona’s final nonconference game against Washington State

The Arizona Wildcats are two-touchdown favorites to beat Washington State in Pullman.

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