Watch: 5 best things Kevin Sumlin said in Monday's press conference
Arizona's head coach discussed key points as the Wildcats prepare for Utah on Friday.
Arizona Wildcats in second half of season
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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin, right, and Dennis Polian associate AD, football, on the field before the Wildcats go up against USC at Arizona Stadium, Saturday September 29, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily StarIt's officially the second half of the college football season and the Arizona Wildcats currently hold a 3-3 record, 2-1 in Pac-12 play.
After knocking off Cal 24-17 on Saturday, UA will have a short week of practice as it faces Utah in Salt Lake City.
Kevin Sumlin held a press conference on Monday to discuss the challenge of facing a 3-2 Utah squad, an opponent Arizona hasn't beaten since 2015. Here's what Sumlin had to say.
The Utes, short week of practice
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on facing Utah this week: pic.twitter.com/m4Fnp0WNIA
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 8, 2018
PJ Johnson's big presence, defensive backs
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on PJ Johnson’s presence on the defensive line, and the secondary against Cal: pic.twitter.com/Mv4s7rBUg3
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 8, 2018
Jamarye Joiner's debut
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on the decision to play Jamarye Joiner against Cal: pic.twitter.com/Wff6B3kjeK
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 8, 2018
Recruiting JuCo linemen
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on the emphasis of recruiting JuCo players, specifically linemen: pic.twitter.com/b3xDwChc28
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 8, 2018
Khalil Tate's progress
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on the improvement of zone-read plays with Khalil Tate: pic.twitter.com/5QbAc2NNpU
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 8, 2018
More information
- Arizona Wildcats' Oct. 20 game at UCLA to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
- Photos: The Wildcats overcome Cal
- Greg Hansen: Khalil Tate gets it done on an off-night as Arizona Wildcats survive
- ‘Gutty’ Arizona Wildcats ride defense to 24-17 victory over Cal
- Arizona Wildcats rewind: Five takeaways from the UA’s 24-17 victory over Cal
- Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after beating Cal
- Seen and heard: On Jamarye Joiner's big jump, famous family and flashy face masks
- Notes, quotes and stats from the Arizona Wildcats’ 24-17 victory over Cal
- The Wildcast, Episode 136: On Khalil Tate's threat as an RPO QB, defensive line adjustments
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