Arizona vs. Iowa State Football: October 24, 2026
Arizona defeated Iowa State 39–3 on October 24, 2026. Explore the verified final result, important stats, and key moments from the matchup.
Arizona vs. Iowa State Football: October 24, 2026
Arizona defeated Iowa State 39–3 on October 24, 2026, in Tucson, combining an explosive early passing play with four quarters of defensive control. The Wildcats never allowed the Cyclones a touchdown. The final score looks emphatic, but the quarter-by-quarter detail helps explain how Arizona earned it.
Arizona vs. Iowa State: score by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Iowa State | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arizona | 15 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 39 |
Arizona moved in front immediately when Noah Fifita connected with Isaiah Mizell for a 71-yard touchdown on the offense's second play. The Wildcats converted the ensuing two-point try and added another first-quarter touchdown. Iowa State answered with a field goal, but never scored again. Arizona went into halftime ahead 25–3 and added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter after a scoreless third.
The Wildcats controlled both passing and possessions
| Team statistic | Iowa State | Arizona |
| First downs | 14 | 24 |
| Rushing yards | 52 | 141 |
| Passing yards | 169 | 336 |
| Total offense | 221 | 477 |
| Third-down conversions | 3 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
Arizona had more than twice Iowa State's offensive yardage and outperformed the Cyclones on third down. That difference reduced the number of extended Iowa State drives and gave Arizona repeated opportunities to work on its lead. The defense's score prevention was as important as the Wildcats' passing highlights: a team can generate a few chunks of offense and still struggle to sustain scoring possessions.
The players behind the result
Noah Fifita passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions in the official recap's passing line. Isaiah Mizell caught passes for 134 yards, including the long opening-quarter touchdown. Quincy Craig led Arizona on the ground with 51 rushing yards. Iowa State's Jaylen Raynor recorded 106 passing yards, Aiden Flora 36 rushing yards and Vince Benetti 42 receiving yards.
Those player totals should be kept in context. The official team total is 336 passing yards, higher than Fifita's individual 308, because team totals can include other passers. Likewise, the 141 rushing yards are shared across the offense. A single star performance can explain a big play without accounting for every first down or conversion across the game.
How this result shaped Arizona's next matchup
The victory pushed Arizona to 6–1 overall and 3–1 in Big 12 play heading toward its October 31 trip to Texas Tech. That timing matters for type of search: this is a historical recap of Iowa State at Arizona, whereas the Texas Tech article covers a separate ranked game the following week. The 39–3 score should never be presented as an Arizona–Texas Tech result.
FAQ
Who won Arizona vs. Iowa State in 2026?
Arizona won 39–3 on October 24.
Did Iowa State score a touchdown?
No. Its three points came on a first-quarter field goal.
Who led Arizona's passing attack?
Noah Fifita had 308 passing yards and two touchdowns.