Watch: The 6 most interesting things Arizona Wildcats said after upsetting No. 15 Washington State

Arizona football has returned to relevance:

Who would've thought that this Arizona team that was preseason voted to finish dead last in the conference, is now bowl eligible and one win away from controlling its destiny in the Pac-12 South?

Thank quarterback Khalil Tate for that. Tate finished with 10-of-17 passing for 275 yards and two touchdowns. Plus, he finished with 146 yards on 13 carries, but the biggest part of Saturday night, was simply the win. 

Head coach Rich Rodriguez said entering this week that the biggest focus for the Wildcats was "redemption" after losing by 62 points to the Cougars last season. And especially how this season was heading, Rodriguez told his team that if they want respect around the country and be "relevant," beating No. 15 Washington State was the way to do it. 

Now what? Listen to what the Wildcats had to say following Arizona's 58-37 win over the Cougars Saturday:

Tate's touch in the passing game and defense against Wazzu:

RichRod on Khalil Tate’s passing and the defense adjusting to Tyler Hilinski subbing in for Luke Falk: pic.twitter.com/2YOt520w62

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017

Khalil Tate wowing people despite Washington State's tough defense:

RichRod on Khalil Tate being a competitor despite Wazzu’s defensive pressure and being “relevant” after this win: pic.twitter.com/vl4g3rMynx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017

Colin Schooler is Scooby Wright 2.0:

Freshman LB Colin Schooler on being a playmaker and his pick six in the second half: pic.twitter.com/DSsz5uZS66

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017

How the defense adjusted to Cougars' QB change:

Linebackers Tony Fields II and Colin Schooler on adjusting to Tyler Hilinski: pic.twitter.com/iEQzdjvFrM

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017

Pac-12 South title on the line against USC next week:

RichRod on the offensive line’s performance and looking forward to next week’s road test against USC: pic.twitter.com/0ZV7KzSuxW

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017

Next week is the official homecoming for Tate and J.J. Taylor:

Khalil Tate and J.J. Taylor on the state of Arizona’s offense and looking ahead to USC as L.A. kids: pic.twitter.com/SMmhQxHbP2

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 29, 2017