Arizona at West Virginia: Players of the Game

On Saturday, October 10th, 2026, the Arizona Wildcats faced off against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. Coming into the game, Arizona was without its top three receivers, but that didn't hinder their offensive performance. The defense was subjected to an average of just five yards per play, despite the Mountaineers gaining 522 yards on 104 plays.

The standout performer for Arizona was wide receiver Isaiah Mizell. He had an impressive day with six receptions for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Mizell showed his speed and route running skills, with multiple instances of him getting behind the defense with ease. He also had a 48-yard touchdown catch early in the second half and should have had more yards had it not been for West Virginia's penalty calls. However, he was clearly the team's standout performer, earning him the title of Player of the Game.

Jay'Vion Cole was the Mountaineers' top defender, with 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Cole made a crucial play in the first half, pulling the ball out of Cam Cook's hands on a 2nd and goal play from the two-yard line. This play ensured Arizona stayed ahead, allowing their defense to remain dominant throughout the rest of the game.

Special teams contributor Chase Ridley also stood out with his punting. He completed all three punts, averaging 36.3 yards per punt, with one punt going inside the 20-yard line. This punt punted the Mountaineers back to their own 8-yard line, setting up a chance for Arizona to capitalize. While no other honors were awarded, Noah Fifita, QB; Brandon Phelps, WR; Antwan Roberts Jr., RB; Cam Chapa, S; Quinn Olson, S, and Lee Molette III, S all put in solid performances.