Watch: The 5 most interesting things RichRod said in Monday's news conference

Senior night

Arizona fell to USC 49-35 last Saturday and lost its chance to take sole possession of first place in the Pac-12 South. 

Khalil Tate rushed for 161 yards, which put him over the 1,000-yard mark, something that has never been accomplished in Pac-12 history.

Tate struggled in the passing game throwing two interceptions and 146 yards, his lowest since taking over the starting quarterback role. Now the Wildcats are 6-3 and turn to an Oregon State team that still doesn't have a conference win and is last in the Pac-12. 

This week's matchup with the Beavers is senior night and kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. so that means we get another episode of Pac-12 after dark. 

Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez held a press conference Monday. Here are the best things Rodriguez said: 

Pros and Cons in losing to the Trojans

RichRod on pros and cons of Saturday’s loss against USC: pic.twitter.com/RLvf9A2J18

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 6, 2017

Throwing to running backs and injuries

RichRod on J.J. Taylor’s involvement in the passing game and Scottie Young Jr.’s return: pic.twitter.com/LfBCNA1sb4

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 6, 2017

Freshmen hitting a wall and #Pac12AfterDark

RichRod on freshmen hitting a wall and Arizona not having a “single day game:” pic.twitter.com/ld5WD3DgYB

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 6, 2017

Tate for Heisman

RichRod on Khalil Tate’s being mentioned in the #Heisman race over the last couple of weeks: pic.twitter.com/KfX4nRAnDf

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 6, 2017

Final home game

RichRod on senior night against Oregon State: pic.twitter.com/hLBItHlHh2

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 6, 2017