Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after beating Cal
Some late-game heroics by the defense lift Arizona over Cal.
Turnovers help Cats
UpdatedIt wasn't pretty, but Arizona will take it.
After only producing 265 yards of total offense, Arizona still was able to pull out a 24-17 win over the Cal Golden Bears on Saturday night.
How did the Wildcats do it?
Five turnovers, with two of them resulting into touchdowns, helped.
The most help came from Colin Schooler's interception in the third quarter, which was punched out by a Cal defender and then picked up by backup cornerback Azizi Hearn for a touchdown. Next was Scottie Young Jr.'s interception which he returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Arizona's defense late in the game was a major component to the victory. Schooler, Hearn, Young, Kevin Sumlin, Khalil Tate and Tony Ellison spoke to the media in the postgame press conference, here's what they had to say.
Coach's reaction
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on Arizona’s “gutty” win over Cal: pic.twitter.com/ojnyTVYLY1
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
The play
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on the Colin Schooler-Azizi Hearn interception-fumble return for a touchdown: pic.twitter.com/1E9BJa6mig
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
'That was all planned'
UpdatedColin Schooler and Azizi Hearn on the interception-fumble return for a touchdown in the second half: pic.twitter.com/nscckTp9OE
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
'They never quit'
UpdatedKevin Sumlin has been impressed with Arizona’s effort through the first half of the season. “They never quit. They play until the end of every game.” pic.twitter.com/EaKR53gkzq
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Offensive struggles
UpdatedKhalil Tate and Tony Ellison on Arizona’s defense and the offensive struggles: pic.twitter.com/jv64bWwWyR
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Turning point?
UpdatedColin Schooler on if this is a turning point for Arizona: “If we don’t mess up in the second quarter and play Arizona football, we’re gonna be beating teams a lot more.” pic.twitter.com/M7MtNKkJP5
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Jamarye Joiner's debut
UpdatedKhalil Tate says Jamarye Joiner getting into the game was pre-planned. Tony Ellison also talks about the defensive helping the offense. pic.twitter.com/W2rTITuAA9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Plan for Joiner
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on the decision to play Jamarye Joiner tonight: pic.twitter.com/wS881MOpii
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Scottie's return
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on Scottie Young Jr.: “Football means a great deal to him.” pic.twitter.com/o3CPyrJvEG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018
Postgame analysis
UpdatedMore information
- Watch: Postgame breakdown of Arizona's win over Cal
- ‘Gutty’ Arizona Wildcats ride defense to 24-17 victory over Cal
- Greg Hansen: Khalil Tate gets it done on an off-night as Arizona Wildcats survive
- Photos: The Wildcats overcome Cal
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- Seen and heard: On Jamarye Joiner's big jump, famous family and flashy face masks
- Former Cienega High School star Jamarye Joiner makes Wildcats debut against Cal
- Notes, quotes and stats from the Arizona Wildcats’ 24-17 victory over Cal
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