Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita stated, "We have unfinished business, yeah, I'm coming back" in 2026 following the 24-19 loss by the Wildcats on Friday night to SMU in the Holiday Bowl. Fifita set the Arizona single-season touchdown record against SMU.
In a record-setting season, Fifita completed 64.3 percent of his pass attempts for 3.228 yards, 29 TDs and six interceptions with career highs of 216 rushing yards and three scores. Fifita set the Arizona career TD passing record and has 73 entering the 2026 season.
Fifita will enter the 2026 season third in Arizona history with 785 completions,1,210 pass attempts and 9,183 passing yards.