Noah Fifita Tabbed as Maxwell Award Semifinalist

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…