Wildcats Unleash Offensive Fury in 48-3 Rout of Weber St

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Wildcats Unleash Offensive Fury in 48-3 Rout of Weber State

The Arizona Wildcats turned a stormy night into a showcase of offensive brilliance, dismantling the Weber State Wildcats 48-3 in a lightning-delayed nonconference clash at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Despite a two-hour-plus weather delay that pushed kickoff well into the evening, Arizona (2-0) showed no signs of rust, amassing 556 total yards, including 373 through the air from quarterback Noah Fifita, who tossed five touchdown passes on an efficient 17-of-22 performance. Wide receiver Javin Whatley dazzled with two touchdown grabs, including an 85-yard sprint, while cornerback Jay'Vion Cole added a 27-yard interception return for a score. The Wildcats' defense was equally relentless, limiting Weber State (0-2) to just 184 yards and forcing two turnovers. Penalties were the lone sour note for Arizona, with 10 flags for 80 yards, including a targeting ejection of linebacker Jabari Mann, but the lopsided scoreline rendered those miscues inconsequential.

"We stayed mission focused, that was the main thing," linebacker Max Harris told reporters postgame, emphasizing the team's composure during the lengthy delay. "Adversity's going to hit... and we just stayed locked in." Head coach Brent Brennan lauded offensive coordinator Seth Doege's game plan, which unlocked a passing attack that had been subdued in Arizona's 34-10 win over Hawaii the previous week. Fifita, who completed his first 14 passes, credited his receivers and line for the breakout performance, saying, "The guys made it easy for me out there." For Weber State, the loss marked another tough outing after a 45-10 defeat to James Madison, with quarterback Jackson Gilkey struggling to find rhythm. Arizona now turns its attention to a high-stakes road trip to Kansas State on September 12, carrying momentum and a belief they can surpass their 5.5-win preseason projection.

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Should have scored more. Probably irked by a later start. We should have put more points on the board with backups for good measure. Waste of $675,000.

Play real teams instead.