Marchiol throws for 2 TDs, West Virginia scores on 3 fourth downs to beat Arizona 31-26
— West Virginia travelled across the country facing a crossroads.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
West Virginia Mountaineers
31
Arizona Wildcats
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| ARIZ | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | W 45-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Arizona Wildcats | L 31-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Iowa State Cyclones | L 42-45 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 24-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:35 31-26
Noah Fifita 3 Yd Run (Tyler Loop Kick)
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Touchdown 8:52 31-19
Tetairoa McMillan 34 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 13:31 31-13
Traylon Ray 54 Yd pass from Nicco Marchiol (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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Touchdown 1:18 24-13
Sam Olson 23 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop PAT failed)
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Touchdown 7:59 24-7
CJ Donaldson Jr. 20 Yd Run (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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Touchdown 2:55 17-7
Hudson Clement 3 Yd pass from Nicco Marchiol (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 10-7
Quali Conley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Loop Kick)
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Touchdown 0:31 10-0
Leighton Bechdel 14 Yd Run (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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Field Goal 8:09 3-0
Michael Hayes II 45 Yd Field Goal
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WVU
9 plays, 19 yards, 4:35 · End of Game
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ARIZ 4:35
6 plays, 71 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:35 31-26
Noah Fifita 3 Yd Run (Tyler Loop Kick)
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WVU 6:02
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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ARIZ 8:52
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:52 31-19
Tetairoa McMillan 34 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WVU 13:31
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:31 31-13
Traylon Ray 54 Yd pass from Nicco Marchiol (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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ARIZ 1:18
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:18 24-13
Sam Olson 23 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop PAT failed)
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WVU 3:42
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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ARIZ 5:22
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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WVU 7:59
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:59 24-7
CJ Donaldson Jr. 20 Yd Run (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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ARIZ 12:53
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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ARIZ
6 plays, 20 yards, 0:49 · End of Half
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WVU 0:49
5 plays, 26 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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ARIZ 1:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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WVU 2:55
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 17-7
Hudson Clement 3 Yd pass from Nicco Marchiol (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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ARIZ 7:34
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 10-7
Quali Conley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Loop Kick)
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WVU 0:31
10 plays, 81 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 10-0
Leighton Bechdel 14 Yd Run (Michael Hayes II Kick)
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ARIZ 6:22
4 plays, 51 yards, 1:40 · Fumble
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WVU 8:09
12 plays, 48 yards, 6:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:09 3-0
Michael Hayes II 45 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
WVU
ARIZ
16
1st Downs
18
7-16
3rd down efficiency
6-12
4-4
4th down efficiency
2-2
401
Total Yards
386
198
Passing
308
18/22
Comp/Att
22/34
9.0
Yards per pass
9.1
203
Rushing
78
40
Rushing Attempts
25
5.1
Yards per rush
3.1
7-48
Penalties
5-30
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:04
Possession
24:56
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