11/10/2026 | Football
TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football quarterback Noah Fifita has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Tuesday.
Fifita is one of 18 players selected as a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the collegiate player of the year. He is one of four players on the list representing the Big 12 Conference, and one of 12 quarterbacks.
Through nine games, Fifita has steered the No. 22 Wildcats to a 7-2 record all while throwing for 2,794 yards and 21 touchdowns. The California native currently ranks top three in the Big 12 and top 10 nationally in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns, and passing yards per game. Fifita has also contributed with his legs, rushing for 135 yards and four scores.
Across his career with Arizona, Fifita has thrown for a program record 11,977 yards and 94 touchdowns; he is also the FBS active career leader in both stats.
Three finalists for the Maxwell Award will be unveiled November 24, 2026. The winner of the 90th Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 11, 2026. The formal presentations of the Maxwell Award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on Saturday March 13, 2027, at the Coca Cola Roxy Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fifita and the No. 22 Wildcats return to action this Saturday, Nov. 14 at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson as they host the No. 2 Utah Utes for a critical conference clash. Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased HERE.
Before the game on Saturday morning, FOX Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast live from the University of Arizona mall to a national audience. More details on Big Noon Kickoff can be found HERE.
Fifita is one of 18 players selected as a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the collegiate player of the year. He is one of four players on the list representing the Big 12 Conference, and one of 12 quarterbacks.
Through nine games, Fifita has steered the No. 22 Wildcats to a 7-2 record all while throwing for 2,794 yards and 21 touchdowns. The California native currently ranks top three in the Big 12 and top 10 nationally in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns, and passing yards per game. Fifita has also contributed with his legs, rushing for 135 yards and four scores.
Across his career with Arizona, Fifita has thrown for a program record 11,977 yards and 94 touchdowns; he is also the FBS active career leader in both stats.
Three finalists for the Maxwell Award will be unveiled November 24, 2026. The winner of the 90th Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 11, 2026. The formal presentations of the Maxwell Award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on Saturday March 13, 2027, at the Coca Cola Roxy Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fifita and the No. 22 Wildcats return to action this Saturday, Nov. 14 at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson as they host the No. 2 Utah Utes for a critical conference clash. Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased HERE.
Before the game on Saturday morning, FOX Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast live from the University of Arizona mall to a national audience. More details on Big Noon Kickoff can be found HERE.
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