Northern Arizona vs Arizona Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will be on the road for the first time in Week 2 with a game in Tucson against Arizona. Northern Arizona is undefeated through one game following a 60 point blowout in week one. The Northern Arizona defense dominated Lincoln allowing just 168 yards and six points after forcing 1 total turnover. Offensively Northern Arizona roll pouring in 66 points including 45 in the first half on 452 total yards. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Ty Pennington led the way for the Northern Arizona offense completing 8 passes for 116 yards in the game. Angel Flores completed all 5 passes thrown for 80 yards and two scores. J’Wan Evans led the way on the ground for Northern Arizona with 48 yards and one touchdown on 6 carries, while Seth Cromwell chipped in 43 yards and two scores on 9 carries. BJ Fleming led the team with 98 yards and one score on three grabs.

The Arizona Wildcats remain at home in week two undefeated on the year and ranked #21 in the nation following a 22 point victory against New Mexico to open the season. Defensively Arizona did just enough giving up 471 yards and 39 points but forced 2 turnovers to seal the win. Offensively Arizona had one of the best games of week 1 scoring 61 points on 627 total yards.

Noah Fifita led the way for Arizona completing 19 passes for 422 yards and four scores and ran the ball once for 10 yards in the game. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a team high 106 yards and one score on 13 carries. Quali Conley added 90 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries. Tetairoa McMillan led all receivers in the game with 304 yards and four touchdowns on 10 catches.

Arizona had a rough time in week 1 but will bounce back in a big way in week two. Look for the Wildcats to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they control things throughout. Take Arizona to remain undefeated in Week 2 as they pull off the win against an in-state rival. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Wildcats win and over 45-14.