Arizona Wildcats defeat Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 35-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 7, Arizona Wildcats 35
The Arizona Wildcats beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 35-7 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks covered the spread as 33-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 59.5, with 42 points combined.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats final score and game recap
The Arizona Wildcats led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 21-0 at halftime. They outscored the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 14-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ty Pennington (Northern Arizona Lumberjacks): 15/26 passing for 180 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Joey Stout (Northern Arizona Lumberjacks): 6 catches for 39 yards.
- Noah Fifita (Arizona Wildcats): 22/29 passing for 262 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Giovanni Richardson (Arizona Wildcats): 8 catches for 96 yards.
Who covered the spread in Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats?
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks covered the spread as 33-point underdogs, losing by 28 points.
Did Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 42 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, under by 17.5. 21 of the 42 points came in the first half.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Arizona Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at +2496 and the Arizona Wildcats at -7883. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Arizona Wildcats a 96% favorite. The Arizona Wildcats won as the favorite at -7883: $1.27 profit on a $100 bet.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Arizona Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Arizona Wildcats 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Arizona Wildcats?
Next for the Arizona Wildcats: at the BYU Cougars on Saturday, September 12, 2026.