Arizona Quarterback Noah Fifita Climbs Into Early Heisman Trophy Discussion
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita enters a crucial November matchup against No. 2 Utah with a chance to cement his status as a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender.
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Key points
- Arizona hosts undefeated and No. 2-ranked Utah in a pivotal November matchup
- Fifita chose to stay at Arizona following head coach Jedd Fisch's departure
- He enters the game with four straight 300-plus-yard passing performances despite wide receiver injuries
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita has positioned himself for a potential Heisman Trophy breakthrough as his team prepares to host the undefeated and second-ranked Utah Utes. Despite playing for a program historically outside the national spotlight, the signal-caller has drawn widespread attention through his stellar production and rare loyalty in the modern transfer portal era.
Stepping into the starting role a month into the 2023 campaign, Fifita guided Arizona to a 10-3 finish capped by an Alamo Bowl victory over Oklahoma. When head coach Jedd Fisch departed for Washington in January 2024, Fifita chose to remain in Tucson under head coach Brent Brennan, anchoring what could become one of the most successful three-year stretches in program history.
Listed generously at 5-foot-10, the undersized quarterback has relied on elite arm strength and field vision to rack up big plays. According to reports, Fifita ranks fourth nationally among FBS quarterbacks with 12 passing plays of 40-plus yards and is tied for second with three passes of at least 70 yards. Even amid injuries to key targets like wideout Tre Spivey, Fifita enters the Utah clash carrying a streak of four consecutive games with over 300 passing yards.
What to watch next: Fifita and the Wildcats host No. 2 Utah in Tucson on November 14.
Source Deadspin — deadspin.com/arizona-qb-noah-fifita-has-a-chance-to-enter-the-heisman-t… ↗
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