Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell steps up, has career day in big win at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell had a day.

The sophomore finished with six receptions for 183 receiving yards — to more than double his season total — and two touchdowns in a 52-31 win over West Virginia. Mizell entered the game at West Virginia with 13 receptions for 176 yards and two TDs in 2026.

Arizona needed Mizell's career highs in receptions, receiving yards and TDs with three Wildcat WRs out with injuries. Brandon Phelps also contributed with four receptions for 88 yards and a TD. Noah Fifita completed 16 of 23 passes for 341 yards, three TDs and one interception.

Mizell entered the game at West Virginia with 17 receptions for 215 yards and two TDs in his career. Arizona's top two receivers, Tre Spivey and Gio Richardson, were out against West Virginia. Spivey led Arizona with 22 receptions for 314 yards and four TDs entering the game at West Virginia on Saturday. 

Mizell now leads Arizona with 359 receiving yards and is tied with Spivey with four TDs in 2026. Mizell's previous career highs were five receptions against Northern Illinois in September, 67 receiving yards last week against Cincinnati and one TD twice this season.