Watch: Khalil Tate, Kevin Sumlin react to Territorial Cup loss to ASU
Coach, quarterback don't appear to agree on reasons behind Arizona's fourth-quarter collapse.
Sun Devils score 20 straight, upend Wildcats in rivalry game
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Arizona Wildcats fans react as the fourth quarter unfolds during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University Sun Devils in the Territorial Cup, Nov. 24, 2018, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona State rallied in the fourth quarter for a 41-40 win.
Emotions run high in the Arizona-Arizona State rivalry game, and Saturday's showdown at Arizona Stadium was no different. Arizona State rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Wildcats 41-40 to retain the Territorial Cup. Arizona had a chance to win at the end, but Josh Pollack's field goal attempt was wide right.
Here's a look at the most interesting things Arizona's players and coaches said after Saturday's loss:
Khalil Tate: Wildcats had 'bad luck' in the fourth quarter
UpdatedKhalil Tate says Arizona had “bad luck” in the fourth quarter. Doesn’t comment on a question about the late-game interception. pic.twitter.com/Dw9WLVCl0V
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 25, 2018
Kevin Sumlin blames turnovers
UpdatedKevin Sumlin says the two turnovers in the 4th quarter were the biggest reason why Arizona fell to ASU. pic.twitter.com/2rwfchDTau
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 25, 2018
Sumlin defends choice to go for 2-point conversions
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on why he went for the 2-point conversions: pic.twitter.com/s8W55XkSrc
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 25, 2018
On Tate's plans for next season
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on if Khalil Tate will return to Arizona next season: pic.twitter.com/2TIHM8GxS8
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 25, 2018
Sumlin: Wildcats' 'constant' players hurt the most
UpdatedKevin Sumlin says the “constant” players for Arizona this season were Josh McCaulley, Colin Schooler, Tony Fields and J.J. Taylor. pic.twitter.com/Cm20IDNqHj
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 25, 2018
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This summer, each member of the Star’s sports team will count down the five most memorable Arizona games they’ve covered since joining the beat. This week's participant: Michael Lev. Here's No. 5 — Arizona coughs up the 2018 Territorial Cup.
