Hey guys, I'll be doing live updates throughout today's Jedd Fisch press conference.

It was a dissapointing performance Saturday afternoon as Arizona fell 31-20 against Washington State. Jayden de Laura threw a career-high four interceptions. Dorian Singer had a career-high 176 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions.

The defense was the biggest bright spot of this game, particularly in the second half after a rough start. They held the Cougars offense to just three points in the second half. Gunner Maldonado had his best performance of the season with eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup.

All eyes are on the Territorial Cup next Friday against Arizona State.

"Normally we have a 24-hour rule to move on, Jedd Fisch said after Saturday's game. "We have a 24-minute rule. It is time to move on and get ready for the Cup."

My recap from the loss against WSU:

Hope it's covered live, or at least in a replay.
Generally flybys are not free and the cost is north of $15,000.

GAME INFO

Who: Arizona (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12) vs. Washington State (6-4, 3-4)
When: Noon (MST)
Where: Arizona Stadium | Tucson, Arizona
TV: Pac-12 Network
All-time series: Arizona leads 27-18 (Last meeting: 44-18 WSU win; Nov. 19, 2021)
Odds: WSU (-4) O/U 63

Hey everybody! I'm getting the game thread started early here with about 3 hours until the noon MST kickoff at Arizona Stadium.

Pregame Notes:
• Arizona is averaging 4.50 yards per rush
• WSU is averaging 4.17 yards per rush
• Arizona is averaging 43.7% 3rd down conversions
• WSU is averaging 36.4% 3rd down conversions
• Arizona is averaging five penalties per game
• WSU is averaging 5.5 penalties per game

Arizona going a little light on the visitors for this weekend's game against Washington State, but one of the top targets is expected back on campus yet again with in-state offensive lineman Caleb Lomu heading down to Tucson one more time. He'll be the most notable uncommitted prospect on campus, but there is a solid group of visitors expected to be in attendance tomorrow for the game. All three of the uncommitted visitors have a shot to end up playing for the Wildcats, so it is certainly another key weekend for the staff.

Commits

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Targets

2023

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Rundown: The linebacker from Hamilton High looked like he would be Arizona-bound in the summer. You could even say one of the dancing cacti GIFs was for him. The Wildcats are very much in the picture still, but he made an official visit out to Kansas State earlier this month changing the feel of his recruitment a bit. This is another important visit for the Wildcats to impress the big in-state linebacker prospect.

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Rundown: A recent official visit to Utah has completely changed the shape of Lomu's recruitment. There has been plenty of buzz that he will end up committing to the Utes after that trip. He's recently visited Michigan as well and USC remains in the picture. His best relationship with is with Brennan Carroll, and that has kept the Wildcats in the race. Utah could end up being too difficult to beat in this one, but Arizona has certainly put maximum effort into landing the in-state prospect. He is originally from Utah, and that holds plenty of appeal for Lomu, but Arizona has done a good job of keeping him as a priority throughout the entire process. He's not far off from a decision from the sound of it, so this could end up being one of the last times UA is able to get him on campus before he makes his choice.

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Rundown: It feels inevitable that the Oregon State commit will flip his choice. He's already been on campus with the Wildcats multiple times, and he has had nothing but positive things to say about the team. The familiarity of a school like OSU has kept him committed there, but Arizona has continued to put emphasis on bringing him out to the desert. It is another important step in his recruitment to get him back out for another game this season.

2024

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GAME INFO

• Who: Arizona (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12; last week: 34-28 win over UCLA) vs. Washington State (6-4, 3-4 Pac-12; last week: 28-18 win over ASU)
• When: 12 p.m. (MST)
• Where: Arizona Stadium | Tucson, Arizona
• TV: Pac-12 Networks
• All-time series: Arizona leads 27-18 (last meeting: 44-18 Cougars win; Nov. 18, 2021)
• Odds: WSU -4 | O/U: 63 (VegasInsider)

It is another game week for Arizona as the Wildcats return home to the desert to close out the regular season at home over the next two weeks. This week, Arizona will see a team that has caused it plenty of problems in the past. Just last year the Wildcats had a difficult time slowing down Washington State, but now UA has that team's quarterback as Jayden de Laura will get his opportunity to face the coaching staff that pushed him out of the picture in Pullman.

There has already been acknowledgement of how meaningful this week's game is for the Arizona quarterback making for an interesting lead-up to Saturday afternoon's kickoff at Arizona Stadium.

We'll have coverage all week heading into kickoff, and you can always join in the conversation ahead of the game.

Here's video of both Monday press conferences as head coaches Jedd Fisch and Jake Dickert both met with reporters to begin the week.

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I was out at the Long Beach Poly game on Friday night and was able to get a little glimpse of Arizona DE commit Dominic Lolesio. Poly outmatched its opponent and scored four touchdowns by the end of the first quarter. So, Lolesio only played a few series before being pulled for the night along with most of the other starters. He had a nice stop at the line of scrimmage and was generally around the ball during his time on the field. He is going to need some more time to develop at the next level, but he does have the size the staff is looking for along the defensive line. Lolesio remains locked in with his commitment to the Wildcats and his hope is to be on campus next week when Arizona hosts USC. I talked with him after his game about his senior season so far at Poly and how things are progressing with UA and the coaching staff.

Coach Fisch came on the podcast this week to talk Arizona football, the win over No. 12 UCLA, his career path, recruiting philosophy and more...


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GAME INFO

Who: No. 14 Arizona vs Utah Tech
When: 7:00 p.m MST
Where: McKale Center | Tucson, Arizona
TV: Pac-12 Network
Odds: Arizona (-27.5) O/U 164


Hey everybody! I'm getting the game thread started early here, about two hours until the 7:00 p.m MST tip-off at McKale Center.

The tensions will be high this weekend as Jayden de Laura gears up to face his former team in Washington State. Arizona can still make a bowl game winning these last two games and that begins on Saturday against the Cougars.

After going 2-0 during opening week, Arizona's men's basketball team moves up three spots to No. 14 jumping TCU and others. UCLA (No. 8) is the only other Pac-12 team ranked this week. Oregon, Colorado and Arizona State all received votes.

The Pac12 mens basketball is once again showing how bad it is. What has happened?

Hey guys, just wanted to post highlights from today's press conference.

Hey guys, I'll be posting updates throughout today's press conference.

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Four-star San Diego receiver/defensive back Jerry McClure, who has amassed an impressive offer list, is down to four programs. Arizona, UCLA, Washington and Indiana have made the cut eliminating some major programs including USC, Michigan, Oregon and Tennessee among others. The Wildcats hosted McClure on a few different visits, and he's been one of the top priorities this fall. The versatile recruit could play on either side of the ball, but the Wildcats are looking at him as a future receiver.

Kevin Cummings watched him play earlier in the season, and the staff has been keeping tabs on him for quite some time now.

UCLA seems to have the buzz behind the scenes, but I would watch out for Arizona here. He keeps things pretty close the vest so there could be a surprise in store, but Arizona has gone a good job with him and has been the most consistent. He already has one teammate, four-star linebacker Tre Edwards, going to UCLA and if there is a program that I could see him at instead of Arizona it would be that one.

I've watched him on a few different occasions and he definitely fits what the staff wants with his versatility. He will probably end up on the outside but could very easily move the slot and still contribute at a high level.

As the graphic says, he will announce his decision next Tuesday.

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Following Arizona's 34-28 upset win over No. 12 UCLA this past weekend, Jacob Manu has been named Pac-12 Freshman Player of the Week after recording a team-high 10 tackles against the Bruins to go along with one pass deflection and two quarterback hurries.

Tetairoa McMillan won this award twice earlier in the season. Jayden de Laura, Jalen Harris and Hunter Echols have also won weekly conference awards this year.

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch announced Monday afternoon that LT Jordan Morgan will miss the remainder of the season due to an undisclosed injury. The loss of Morgan is a significant one for a Wildcats offensive line that has been showing improvements as the season has moved along.

Sam Langi will fill in for Morgan for the Wildcats as the starting left tackle.

Morgan was off to a fantastic start to the season and had hopes of being Arizona's first offensive lineman drafted to play in the NFL since Eben Britton in 2009.

Hey guys, I'll be doing posts throughout today's Fisch press conference.

GAME INFO

Who: Arizona (3-6, 1-5 Pac-12) vs. No. 12 UCLA (8-1, 5-1)
When: 8.:30 p.m MST
Where: Rose Bowl Stadium | Pasadena, California
TV: Pac-12 Network
All-time series: UCLA leads 27-17-2 (Last meeting: 34-16 UCLA win; Oct 9, 2021)
Odds: UCLA (-20) O/U 76.5

Hey everybody! Im getting the game thread started early here with about 2 and a half hours until the 8:30 p.m MST kickoff at Rose Bowl Stadium.

Pregame Notes:
• Arizona is averaging 4.64 yards per rush
• UCLA is averaging 6.27 yards per rush
• Arizona is averaging 43.9% 3rd down conversions
• UCLA is averaging 54.1% 3rd down conversions
• Arizona is averaging 5.22 penalties per game
• UCLA is averaging seven penalties per game

Coach Fisch has consistently played players whom produce &/or return from injury.
"Homerism" is overcome by WinnIsm! Thus it IS, under NIL!

FISCH Makes Decisions and fears not sharing at pressers,,,what a Breath of Fresh Air!

An articulate coach capable of participating in joins with our press...wow, appreciated!

Two to go...me, OPTIMIST Here...you??

Sure, we've all long awaited an appearance/ therein the Bowl aspect.

Yet the UnderDawwgg comeupance tonite (!!!) by those Gents whom Fought Like Wildcats...blows my skirt-up moreso! Savoring just exactly that!!

Luv me an Underdog that totally clicks as a TEAM. Much~:Love in the Rose Bowl!

Something tells me: we'll talk about this game for years to come!
May The Pendulum SWING!

What a huge win for Arizona defeating No. 12 UCLA 34-28 on the road. The Wildcat can become bowl eligible with wins at home over Washington State and Arizona State these next two weeks. It is clear next week will be "personal" for Jayden de Laura as he stated himself in the press conference following Saturday's win taking on his former team in the Cougars.

Here is my recap from the Wildcats win over the Bruins with quotes from Jedd Fisch:

GAME INFO

• Who: Arizona (3-6, 1-5 Pac-12; last week: 45-20 loss to Utah) at No. 12 UCLA (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12; last week: 50-36 win over ASU)
• When: 8:30 p.m. MST
• Where: Rose Bowl Stadium | Pasadena, California
• TV: Fox
• All-time series: UCLA leads 27-17-2 (last meeting: 34-16 Bruins win; Oct. 9, 2021)
• Odds: UCLA -19 1/2 | O/U: 77 1/2 (VegasInsider)

It's another game week for Arizona, and it's another ranked opponent on the schedule as well. The most challenging stretch of the season comes to a close this Saturday when the wildcats wrap up their road schedule with a trip to No. 12 UCLA. The Bruins just knocked off Arizona State and are working toward a huge Pac-12 matchup against USC in the coming weeks.

Chip Kelly did not play star running back Zach Charbonnet against the Sun Devils and he was limited (mostly watched) during the team's practice on Monday. So that will be something to track throughout the week.

Jedd Fisch's first press conference of the week is set to begin shortly, and we'll have plenty of coverage leading into Saturday's game in Pasadena.

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Arizona has jumped into the recruitment of Las Vegas-Bishop Gorman receiver Trech Kekahuna tonight. The Wildcats are the latest school from the Pac-12 to offer him after he previously committed to Wisconsin. The word as of late had been that he was ready to back away from that pledge amid the coaching transition there, and he made that official on Thursday. Oregon, Washington State, ASU and Utah have all offered him in the last month.

He's had a standout senior season at Gorman that has grabbed plenty of attention. He'd be a nice fit for UA as a slot guy, but this is potentially going to be a pretty big challenge for UA. Oregon has been the heavy favorite since offering even when he was still committed to the Badgers. He hasn't yet made that call, so that means there is still time to make a move.

Kekahuna is originally from Honolulu and still very much has a connection to Hawaii. Arizona's connections to the state should only help the Wildcats in their pursuit of him, and it will be interesting to see if the staff can get him out on a visit before he decides. I'd expect Oregon to try and push him to make a decision before he can visit any other schools but he has seemed content when I've spoken with him to take his time.

Malachi Riley is very much still in the picture for the Wildcats as well, so there could be more receiver depth added before this class is finished. The staff is hopeful that it can add at least one more receiver in this class but would certainly be open to both players should they want to come to UA.

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GAME INFO

Who: No. 17 Arizona vs Southern
When: 7:00 p.m MST
Where: McKale Center | Tucson, Arizona
TV: Pac-12 Network
Odds: Arizona (-27) O/U 161


Hey everybody! Im getting the game thread started early here with about 2 and a half hours until the 7:00 p.m MST tip-off at McKale Center.