Arizona’s de Laura to face former team in Washington State

Washington State (6-4, 3-4 Pac-12) at Arizona (4-6, 2-5), Saturday, 11 a.m. (Pac-12 Network)

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Washington State at 3 1/2.

Series record: Arizona leads 27-18.

Arizona QB Jayden de Laura meets his old team for the first time since leaving the Palouse. De Laura, a two-year starter at Washington State, excelled in Tucson, ranking sixth nationally with 312.6 yards per game and 13th with 24 passing TDs. He’s facing a Cougars defense that ranks fourth in the Pac-12 and is passing 235.8 yards per game. Arizona hit then-No. 9 UCLA last week for its first win over a top-10 opponent since 2015.

Washington State’s Defense Against the Arizona Offensive. The Cougars lead the Pac-12 in points allowed, surrendering 19.8 per game. Washington State is on track to match its best since 19.77 was allowed in 2003. Arizona has 30 or more points in seven of 10 games and has 500 or more yards four times, the most since 2018

Washington State: QB Cam Ward. He has thrown for 2,579 yards and 20 TDs with eight interceptions. Ward has gone three games in a row without throwing an interception but has been sacked 30 times — ranked second in the Pac-12.

Arizona: WR Jacob Cowing. The UTEP transfer leads all Power Five receivers with 604 yards from catch, so tackling will be paramount for Washington State. Cowing leads the Pac-12 with 74 receptions and 964 yards.

Washington State has not committed a turnover in their last two games. The Cougars haven’t gone three straight games without a turnover since 1996. … Arizona has been struggling in the red zone but won 6 for 6 against UCLA last week. … The Cougars have won four of their last five meetings. … Washington State beat its last two opponents 70-7 in the first half. … The Wildcats must win to be eligible for the Bowl for the first time since 2017.