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Homecoming week against the Ducks

Heading into the season, it'd be hard to find someone that thought Arizona would be 3-5 heading into the latter part of the season, but here we are. The Wildcats are fresh off their 31-30 loss to UCLA after quarterback Rhett Rodriguez started his first collegiate game in place of Khalil Tate who was held out for a lingering ankle injury. 

This week, Arizona hosts Oregon for homecoming and the Ducks are coming off a road loss to Washington State. 

Kevin Sumlin held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss Rodriguez's performance, Tate's status and other topics. Here's what Sumlin had to say. 

Third-down struggles

Kevin Sumlin on Arizona’s 3rd down struggles defensively: pic.twitter.com/8esWP6n2IP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

Tate's status

Kevin Sumlin doesn’t know if Khalil Tate will be ready to go this week against Oregon. pic.twitter.com/x9plE9vyEO

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

RhettRod's abilities

If Khalil Tate isn’t ready to go this week, what about Rhett Rodriguez gives Arizona a chance against Oregon?Kevin Sumlin: pic.twitter.com/PZz8QX8OX8

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

UA's rushing attack

Kevin Sumlin on the spark of Arizona’s rushing game: pic.twitter.com/FpjacM1397

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

PJ Johnson's influence on D-line

Kevin Sumlin on PJ Johnson’s impact: pic.twitter.com/oAFXZ2C46w

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

Red zone percentage on offense

Kevin Sumlin on Arizona’s red zone percentage: “We’d like that to be 100.” pic.twitter.com/8VpodzV8Ie

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018

Could CB Jace Whittaker redshirt?

Kevin Sumlin on the possibility of Jace Whittaker using the redshirt rule to return next season: pic.twitter.com/Yu6UdrU3CN

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 22, 2018