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Jedd Fisch explains decision to add ex-Washington State QB: ‘Competition makes everyone better’

In Noah Fifita, Arizona believes it has its quarterback of the future. But to make sure the present goes smoothly, the Wildcats had to get better right away at that position (among many others).

Turns out, the kind of help they were looking for came from their recent past.

Jayden de Laura, the former Washington State QB who transferred to the UA earlier this month, had arguably the best day of his career against what would become his future team, throwing for 259 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-18 win in Pullman in November.