For the first time since 2016, the Arizona Wildcats are keeping the Territorial Cup in the Old Pueblo, after beating Arizona State 38-35 on Friday at Arizona Stadium.
Here's what UA head coach Jedd Fisch and quarterback Jayden de Laura said after the Wildcats' season-defining victory on Friday:
Fisch's opening statement
“It was a great feeling in the locker room, and our guys deserve it.” — Jedd Fisch on Arizona’s win over ASU to take the Territorial Cup pic.twitter.com/2otkFdKKQm
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 26, 2022
Fans storming the field
Jedd Fisch on fans storming the field after Arizona’s win over ASU: pic.twitter.com/J7nfJ1lYCo
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Territorial Cup vs. Apple Cup
What’s better, winning the Territorial Cup or the Apple Cup? “The next one is the best one.” — Jayden de Laura — Tom Brady pic.twitter.com/Sorv5jioEo
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 26, 2022
Importance of winning the Territorial Cup
“This win means a lot, especially for the older guys. … It’s a good win going into the offseason.” — Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura after beating ASU for the Territorial Cup pic.twitter.com/3inE0I1GJN
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 26, 2022
Recruiting freshman linebacker Jacob Manu
“‘Hey, do you wanna be a Wildcat, man? … We want you to be a Wildcat.’ … He’s relentless.” — Jedd Fisch on personally recruiting Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu pic.twitter.com/06MkL4p0mI
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 26, 2022
Michael Wiley's 214-yard, three-touchdown performance
“Mike Wiley is a heck of a player, and we expect big plays from him.” — Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura on running back Michael Wiley’s 214-yard, 3-touchdown performance against ASU pic.twitter.com/SVPTU03Euv
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 26, 2022
Setting up for 2023
“The build is still the build. … We want to get better.” — Jedd Fisch on Arizona’s Territorial Cup win and how it sets up the 2023 season pic.twitter.com/iFeDxiZMLI
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 26, 2022