{
  "id": 10128181,
  "title": "Fifita throws 4 touchdown passes in Arizona's 34-24 win over Washington State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fifita-throws-4-touchdown-passes-in-arizonas-34-24-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:46:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifita-throws-4-touchdown-passes-034651279.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Noah Fifita's remarkable performance led Arizona to a 34-24 victory over Washington State on Saturday night. Fifita completed 297 yards and threw four touchdown passes, helping the Wildcats overcome a halftime deficit. Tre Spivey contributed significantly with seven catches for 129 yards and two scores. Washington State's loss ended their four-game winning streak at home. Caden Pinnick threw for 241 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a touchdown on the Cougars' opening drive. Safety Jackquintin Bal intercepted Fifita and returned the interception 25 yards for a touchdown, putting Washington State up 14-0. Fifita's second interception of the season came later, narrowing the gap to 14-7. Spivey's 28-yard touchdown pass to Fifita and his 4-yard touchdown catch tied the game at 14-14. Washington State had a chance to take the lead but failed with a blocked 39-yard field goal attempt by Stevens, who has a season record of 1-6 on field goals. The game remained close until Arizona's Michael Salgado-Medina's 42-yard field goal went wide right to open the second half. Stevens then successfully blocked a 43-yard Salgado-Medina attempt, keeping Washington State ahead 17-14 at halftime. Arizona's field goals, including Salgado-Medina's 27-yard attempt, eventually secured their 34-24 victory. The loss was Washington State's first at home in four games. Arizona will face Cincinnati Bearcats next Saturday, while Washington State begins their Pac-12 season with a home game against Fresno State.",
  "summary": "Noah Fifita threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns and Arizona overcame a halftime deficit for a 34-24 victory over Washington State on Saturday night. Tre Spivey had seven catches for 129 yards and two scores for the Wildcats (3-1) in the game between the two former Pac-12 foes. Caden Pinnick threw for 241 yards and a touchdown.",
  "key_points": [
    "Noah Fifita threw four touchdowns, leading Arizona to 34-24 win",
    "Tre Spivey had 129 receiving yards and two scores",
    "Washington State's four-game home winning streak ended"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Arizona's win, fueled by Noah Fifita's four touchdown passes, snaps Washington State's four-game home winning streak and sets up a matchup against Cincinnati, while Washington State faces Fresno State next.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Fifita throws 4 touchdown passes in Arizona’s 34-24 win over Washington State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fifita-throws-4-touchdown-passes-in-arizonas-34-24-win-over-10132361",
        "published": "2026-09-27T03:47:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}