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What the news says about this game

Cincinnati brings an undefeated 4-0 record to face 3-1 Arizona in a Big 12 matchup on October 3. Arizona QB Noah Fifita has been performing at an elite level, throwing for 297 yards and 4 touchdowns in last week's win over Washington State and breaking the school's all-time passing record earlier in the season. Cincinnati showed resilience with a dramatic 21-point second-half comeback against Miami (Ohio) in Week 4. No material injuries or availability concerns were reported for either team in this week's coverage.

read 2026-10-02 01:28 UTC · quiet week

What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
ARIZNoah FifitamoreThrew for 297 yards and 4 TDs in Week 4 win over Washington State; previously broke Arizona's all-time passing record.
CINCole TabbmoreHad game-winning 53-yard TD run with 1:29 remaining in Week 4 comeback victory against Miami (Ohio).

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