The next time Jedd Fisch sits down for a press conference on Saturday, one of two things will have happened: Arizona is 1-0, with a statement win over San Diego State to kick off the 2022 season β or the Wildcats are 0-1, with one victory over 25 games dating back to 2019.Β
Following an offseason of reconstructing the roster, which includes 50 newcomers, the Wildcats are hopeful the influx of talent will have the program take flight in Year Two of the Jedd Fisch era.Β
The Wildcats β and the world β will find out where they stand, when Arizona faces SDSU Saturday afternoon to debut Snapdragon Stadium.Β
Fisch held is usual news conference on Thursday, looking ahead to the matchup; here are some of the most notable things he said:Β
Fisch, on state of UA football entering SDSU game
Jedd Fisch on Arizonaβs season opener at San Diego State on Saturday: pic.twitter.com/wsqjsEX0wL
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 1, 2022
Not making the moment bigger than it is
βWe canβt make any game more than it is. Itβs not the last game of the year. Itβs not the Super Bowl. Itβs Game One.β β Jedd Fisch on Arizonaβs season opener at San Diego State pic.twitter.com/S6N7QnsQKG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 1, 2022
Aztecs' strengths
Jedd Fisch says San Diego State is a βvery, very good defensive football team.β pic.twitter.com/FViHzYETLt
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 1, 2022
Stars on SDSU defense
Jedd Fisch on San Diego State star safety Patrick McMorris: βWeβre always going to be aware of him.β pic.twitter.com/NJ8vGXYAZX
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 1, 2022
Who's QB2?
We all know Jayden de Laura is Arizonaβs starting quarterback, but whoβs QB2 between Noah Fifita and Jordan McCloud? It depends, according to Jedd Fisch. pic.twitter.com/hninokSpyx
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 1, 2022
Injury report on CB Treydan Stukes (leg)
Jedd Fisch says cornerback Treydan Stukes (leg) βshould be good to goβ for the season opener at San Diego State. Isaiah Rutherford is expected to still start on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/MxYv8IDtr0
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 1, 2022
Rise of Kolbe Cage
Jedd Fisch said Arizona safety turned linebacker @kolbecage βis playing at a good level.β Cage will start at linebacker alongside Jerry Roberts at San Diego State. pic.twitter.com/OEPM022NMJ
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 2, 2022