The Arizona Republic

Washington St. at Arizona

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When/TV: Noon Saturday/Pac-12 Network

Series record: Arizona leads 27-18.

At stake: Arizona QB Jayden de Laura faces his old team for the first time since leaving the Palouse. A two-year starter at Washington State, de Laura has been superb in Tucson, ranking sixth nationally with 312.6 yards per game and 13th with 24 passing TDs. He will face a Cougars’ defense that’s fourth in the Pac-12, allowing 235.8 yards passing per game. Arizona beat then-No. 9 UCLA last week for its first win over a top-10 opponent since 2015.

Facts & figures: Washington State has not committed a turnover the past two games. The Cougars have not gone three straight games without a turnover since 1996. … Arizona has struggled in the red zone but went 6 for 6 against UCLA last week. … The Cougars have won four of the past five meetings. … Washington State has outscored its past two opponents 70-7 in the first half. … The Wildcats need to win out to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2017.

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