Watch: Khalil Tate, Wildcats teammates excited for Saturday's season opener against Hawaii

UA players eager to begin new season in paradise

Arizona's first game of the season against Hawaii is just days away and the Wildcats look to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses. 

Head coach Kevin Sumlin enters his second season at the UA and after finishing 2018 with a 5-7 record, he is confident with his current roster and the depth it currently holds. 

“There’s just more stability right now,” Sumlin said. “It’s just a completely different football team.”

On Tuesday, several Wildcats spoke to the media to preview the 2019 season and facing off against Hawaii in Week 0. 

Check out what they had to say. 

LB Anthony Pandy

Arizona linebacker Anthony Pandy says the defensive line is “bigger, faster, in shape.” pic.twitter.com/oDbbgFD0Jd

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Anthony Pandy on the comfort level with the coaching staff, and a scouting report on Hawaii QB Cole McDonald: pic.twitter.com/LoenVoP1TD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

The linebackers are “solid” pic.twitter.com/2LqF441zbR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Anthony Pandy describes the linebacker trio of himself, Colin Schooler and Tony Fields “unstoppable.” pic.twitter.com/QvEqus9AIb

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 20, 2019

QB Khalil Tate

Did you know Khalil Tate had a @donovanjmcnabb FatHead growing up? You do now. pic.twitter.com/ctltTCOJZv

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 20, 2019

Khalil Tate says “it’s important we use our speed” against Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/SwvEzWJLtt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Khalil Tate on Arizona’s wide receivers: pic.twitter.com/3AcldfjJhT

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Khalil Tate on how he wants to be remembered this season: pic.twitter.com/06vT5msCEz

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Arizona QB Khalil Tate on being more comfortable with the coaching staff: pic.twitter.com/Sx6Ro4erwP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

WR Jamarye Joiner

Arizona WR @Jamaryejoiner on being a Tucsonan and playing for UA: pic.twitter.com/YT2mkIiCu0

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Arizona’s @Jamaryejoiner on why he moved from QB to wide receiver: pic.twitter.com/yvJOnEshkz

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Whether he’s at quarterback or receiving, either way you get hit. Or so Jamarye Joiner thinks. pic.twitter.com/U7fdK6mD4N

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

DT Finton Connolly

“They’re young, but they’re always asking questions.”- Finton Connolly on the incoming class pic.twitter.com/MdBFIfwO9k

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

On Mykee Irving, here’s what Finton Connolly has to say: pic.twitter.com/NnnAoX4hQY

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

DE Justin Belknap

Arizona DE Justin Belknap on returning healthy (foot) this season and what last year taught him: pic.twitter.com/oMFr8vYviV

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Justin Belknap on Arizona’s defensive line rotation: pic.twitter.com/6bxiRDusAA

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Justin Belknap on entering his fifth season at Arizona: “It’s been a long journey.” pic.twitter.com/EI2uCRbDqq

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

P Matt Aragon

Matt Aragon is excited for the opportunity he’ll have this season to contribute to the team pic.twitter.com/9NU7lN8UAS

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Cienega grad Matt Aragon is excited to start his final season with his hometown team pic.twitter.com/b60oRC23CQ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

WR Brian Casteel

Brian Casteel is “blessed to be where he is today.” pic.twitter.com/MPIEP9LIeD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019

Brian Casteel is ready to play pic.twitter.com/oTeWGv4Ird

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 20, 2019