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No. 15 Arizona vs. ASU (POSTGAME)

Troy Hutchison

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Hey guys, we'll have all our postgame content right in this thread for everyone making for easy access for articles, tweets, takeaways and video content.

To start things off, I'll share my quick takes for the Wildcats' 59-23 hammering of ASU in the 97th Territorial Cup.


My takes:

- Tetairoa McMillan is the best receiver in program history and is probably the top dog in the conference. Against ASU McMillan totaled a Territorial Cup record 266 yards on 11 catches and a touchdown.

- Arizona's defense was locked in after the 75-yard drive by ASU to go up 7-3 early in the game. Although the Wildcats' allowed over 200 yards rushing, they created three turnovers in the game, held the Sun Devils to 3 of 9 on third downs and recorded eight tackles for loss.

- Jedd Fisch has taken the next step in his development as a head coach. During this six-game stretch, the play calling has become a thing of ease for Fisch and his has been able to create a nice balance of run-to-pass. Last season, I think he overthought situations and cost his team some points. But, he has grown and become a better coach for it.

- Jacob Manu should be one of the leading candidates for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. I think we all thought Manu was going to have a special season but I don't think anyone expected him to rack up 97 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks and an interception becoming the leader of this defense.

- Arizona has set itself up to have a special 2024 season and win the Big 12 conference in its first season.
 
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