Following a bye week, the Arizona Wildcats (3-4) prepare to host No. 10 USC (6-1) for homecoming on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Arizona Stadium.Β
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch recapped the Wildcats' bye week, and the challenge ahead facing the Trojans in Lincoln Riley's first season at the helm β and USC's last trip to Tucson as a Pac-12 member.Β
Here's what Fisch discussed at his news conference on Monday:
Challenge facing USC
Jedd Fisch on Arizona facing USC: βBig game ahead of us with USC. We need to play our absolute best in this game.βFisch emphasized scoring touchdowns in red-zone situations. pic.twitter.com/JRHLq0aNj7
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 25, 2022
Bye week benefits
Jedd Fisch on Arizonaβs bye week accomplishments: pic.twitter.com/bFXuvc4Pd9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 25, 2022
Hitting the recruiting trail for 2023 recruiting class during bye
βFeel good where weβre at there.β β Jedd Fisch on Arizonaβs 2023 recruiting class pic.twitter.com/wCZNJHhdnI
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 25, 2022
Working on defense
Jedd Fisch on how Arizonaβs defense improved during the bye week: pic.twitter.com/gEYNRBzrxH
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 25, 2022
What makes the Trojans who they are
Jedd Fischβs initial thoughts on USC: pic.twitter.com/38KafOsB24
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 25, 2022
Evaluating Jayden de Laura's ability to escape pressure
Jedd Fisch on βslitheryβ Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura and his escapability: βWe need a guy like Jayden to make some plays with his feet.β pic.twitter.com/DQNqTcUzlx
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 25, 2022
Hunter Echols facing former team
Arizona defensive end Hunter Echols will face his former team in USC on Saturday. Jedd Fischβs message to Echols this week: ββEmbrace this opportunity. β¦ You know who youβre playing, and now itβs your job to do your job really well.ββ pic.twitter.com/9nOeaW8QPe
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 25, 2022
