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Sports · College sports · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

Arizona Opens as Heavy Favorite Against FCS Foe Northern Arizona

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Arizona enters Saturday's season opener as a 32.5-point favorite over Northern Arizona, with an over/under of 57.5. The Wildcats return 18 starters from last season, including quarterback Noah Fifita, and have won the last two meetings against the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona is coming off a comeback win over Eastern Washington in Week 0.

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Arizona's roster stability is a key storyline, with nine offensive starters back, including quarterback Noah Fifita and running back Ismail Mahdi. The receiving corps remains intact with Tre Spivey, Chris Hunter III, and Gio Richardson all returning. Coach Brent Brennan's squad faces BYU on the road in Week 2, making this matchup a tune-up before Big 12 play begins.

Northern Arizona enters with confidence after erasing a 21-point deficit against Eastern Washington in Week 0. Quarterback Ty Pennington threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns in that comeback

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Point spread, betting odds for Arizona vs. Northern Arizona in Week 1 of 2026 college football season.” Browse more stories.