Arizona’s 52 points send West Virginia to third straight loss

Arizona defeated West Virginia 52-31 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown on Oct. 10, 2026, extending the Mountaineers’ losing streak to three games. West Virginia had more total yards and first downs, but Arizona scored 28 points in the second half and took advantage of two WVU fumbles.

The result left West Virginia 3-3 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play. Arizona improved to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference. WVU’s three consecutive losses came on Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10.

Arizona kept scoring after halftime

The Wildcats opened with 14 points in the first quarter while West Virginia scored three. WVU responded with 14 in the second quarter, but Arizona added 10 to take a 24-17 halftime lead. Both teams scored 14 in the third quarter; Arizona then added another 14 in the fourth, while the Mountaineers scored seven.

That second-half scoring difference widened Arizona’s lead even as West Virginia continued to move the ball. The Wildcats finished with 482 total yards, compared with 522 for WVU. The Mountaineers also had 30 first downs to Arizona’s 20, but the yardage and first-down edges did not overcome the scoring gap.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita completed 16 of 23 passes for 341 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Receiver Isaiah Mizell caught six passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns, including a 72-yard scoring catch. The Wildcats also scored on a fumble recovery.

West Virginia’s offense leaned on the run. Cam Cook carried 34 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to the team’s 303 rushing yards. WVU added 219 passing yards. Arizona’s 341 passing yards accounted for most of its 482 total yards.

Loss sets up scheduled Cincinnati game

West Virginia’s 52 points were the most scored by an opponent at Milan Puskar Stadium since 2022, according to West Virginia University Athletics. Kansas scored 55 there that year, although 13 of those points came in overtime. Announced attendance for the Arizona game was 50,121.

The Mountaineers are scheduled to host Cincinnati on Oct. 17. The game is the next date on WVU’s schedule following the three consecutive losses. Arizona’s victory moved the Wildcats to 2-1 in Big 12 play, while West Virginia remained winless in conference games at 0-3.