No. 22/20 NAU Falls to Arizona, 35-7

TUCSON, Ariz. (September 5, 2026) – Noble Young-Blackgoat returned a fourth quarter interception 36 yards for a touchdown to account for No. 22/20 Northern Arizona’s lone score in a 35-7 loss to Arizona Saturday night at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Arizona (1-0) rolled up 520 yards of total offense in the victory, while limiting NAU (1-1) to 193 yards of its own. The victory was the Wildcats’ third consecutive in the series since the Lumberjacks upset the Wildcats in 2021. “I’m disappointed in the outcome of the game and the overall play of our football team,” said head coach Brian…