Watch: 6 best things Kevin Sumlin said in pre-ASU press conference

Wildcats prepare for Territorial Cup showdown

Arizona-Arizona State. ASU-UA. Wildcats-Sun Devils. 

It's the rivalry game that gives either institution 365 days of bragging rights and and a silver cup but this season, a bowl game also hinges on the outcome for Arizona. Wildcats win, they're in a bowl game. If they lose, they're out. It's that simple. 

The Sun Devils have a 6-5 record while the Wildcats are 5-6 after losing to Washington State on Saturday. It's also the first chapter of the Territorial Cup game with Kevin Sumlin and Herm Edwards. 

Sumlin held a press conference on Monday to preview the rivalry, here's what he had to say. 

Territorial Cup

Kevin Sumlin on the Territorial Cup: “Sometimes the intensity is worse in the parking lot than on the field.” pic.twitter.com/BhRq5zQbwH

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018

Rivalries

Kevin Sumlin on college football rivalries: pic.twitter.com/2KMfcOLmVv

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018

Senior Day

Kevin Sumlin on the senior day ceremony before the Territorial Cup game: pic.twitter.com/VsbdzNCSU5

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018

Shawn Poindexter's NFL comparable

Kevin Sumlin compares Shawn Poindexter to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans. Sumlin coached Evans at Texas A&M. pic.twitter.com/TarlALGkRc

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018

Sumlin-Edwards history

Kevin Sumlin on his relationship with Herm Edwards: pic.twitter.com/sUcfFZcGmL

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018

Bam Smith's progress

Kevin Sumlin says freshman RB Bam Smith has battled turf toe all season, but mentions “he’s flashed potential as an every down back.” pic.twitter.com/oRFvVqioUQ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 19, 2018