Watch: Khalil Tate, Kevin Sumlin recap Arizona's loss to BYU

First-game woes

BYU snapped Arizona's 17-game win streak when opening the season at home when the Cougars beat the Wildcats 28-23 Saturday night. 

Heisman hopeful Khalil Tate finished the evening 17 of 34 passing for 197 yards and a touchdown. Last season, Tate burst onto the college football scene after claiming Pac-12 Player of the Week four consecutive weeks in October, primarily with the production of his rushing attack.

Tate wasn't as effective with his feet against BYU and rushed for 14 yards on eight attempts.

On the other side of the ball, Arizona's defense struggled to contain BYU as the Cougars posted 392 yards of total offense, including quarterback Tanner Mangum's 209 yards passing and Squally Canada's three rushing touchdowns.

The Wildcats start the Kevin Sumlin era 0-1 and will have their work cut out next week as they prepare to take on Houston on the road. Sumlin, Tate and Shawn Poindexter spoke to the media following Arizona's loss, here's what they had to say: 

Tate's reaction

Khalil Tate on tonight’s loss to BYU: pic.twitter.com/tts4YsyQsb

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018

Home run balls

Kevin Sumlin on Khalil Tate’s performance, and taking deep shots down field: pic.twitter.com/QlUGztZvmh

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018

BYU's size controlled the Cats

Kevin Sumlin on tonight’s loss to BYU: “They were able to control the line of scrimmage.” pic.twitter.com/E0UNMUjsuC

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018

Passing game vs. run game

Shawn Poindexter reflects on Arizona’s loss to BYU, and Khalil Tate breaks down why he was unable to establish the running game tonight: pic.twitter.com/4Y3ORwSebV

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018

Offensive line impressions

Kevin Sumlin on the offensive line against BYU: “We could’ve been better. ... We’ve got a lot of football left.” pic.twitter.com/XRfalRAUoT

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018

Philosophy after a loss

How does Arizona proceed after falling to BYU in its home opener?Kevin Sumlin: “We have to move forward. ... We’ve got to accept tonight for what it was.” pic.twitter.com/kNbFU72aWp

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 2, 2018