Arizona-Washington St Capsule

The Associated Press | • Published November 07, 2008

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Arizona (5-3) at Washington St. (1-8), 2 p.m. PT (no TV)

Line: Arizona by 41.

Series Record: Arizona leads 22-13.

Last Meeting: 2007, Arizona 48-20.

What’s at Stake

Arizona needs a win to become eligible for its first bowl game since 1998, to help ensure that fifth-year coach Mike Stoops retains his job.

Washington State looking for its first Pac-10 win of the season and to break a streak of 10 scoreless quarters.

Key Matchup

Washington State defense that allows 49 points per game against Arizona offense that averages 36 per game. WSU offense that averages 12 points per game vs. Arizona defense that allows just 18.

Players to Watch

Arizona: QB Willie Tuitama has completed nearly 63 percent of his passes for 15 touchdowns and four interceptions; running back Nic Grigsby has 696 yards and 10 TDs.

WSU: Punter Reid Forrest is averaging 40 yards per kick.

Facts & Figures

Arizona home game temperature has averaged 86 this year, but forecast is for 50s and rain in Pullman. ... Arizona coach Mike Stoops is 22-34 in his fifth season. ... WSU has already surrendered more points in Pac-10 play, 350, than any team in league history with three games left. ... WSU has been outscored 169-0 in past 10 quarters.