FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)Arizona has hired New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach. Fisch was hired as New England’s quarterbacks coach under Bill Belichick earlier this year after two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams as senior offensive assistant and assistant offensive coordinator. “I am honored and humbled to lead the University of Arizona football program,” Fisch said.

20 USC beat Arizona 34-30 on Saturday. “A lot of teams would like to be in that position.”USC (2-0, 2-0 Pac-12) was outplayed by Arizona State last week before scoring two touchdowns in the final three minutes of a 28-27 victory. Another drive into the red zone, another trip without points. “That's the bottom line.”THE TAKEAWAYUSC played undisciplined at times and was disjointed at times on offense, particularly in the red zone. Against Arizona, the Trojans struggled with penalties and capitalizing in the red zone.

6 in this weeks College Football Playoff rankings, Oregon will put its eight-game winning streak on the line Saturday night when it hosts Arizona. The Ducks can clinch the North Division title and a spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game with a victory. ET, ESPN LINE: Oregon -27Although Oregon is almost a four-touchdown favorite, the Wildcats will have their full attention. Arizona embarrassed the Ducks, 44-15, last year in Tucson, a loss that still stings some Oregon players. Oregon leads the series with Arizona 26-17, including a 14-5 advantage in Eugene, but has lost three of the last five meetings.

Tate is likely to remain the starter for the Wildcats, who carry a three-game losing streak into Saturdays matchup against visiting Oregon State. Arizona has won the last two meetings against the Beavers and holds a 24-15-1 lead in the series. Oregon State has committed just two turnovers this season. Arizona has had 18 plays go for 40 or more yards this season, which ranks tied for third in the country. PREDICTION: Arizona 34, Oregon State 24

Quarterback Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats looks to pass during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Arizona Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. Wide receiver Brian Casteel had five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns at USC, giving the Wildcats their first 100-yard receiving game of the season. Stanford has won the last five meetings against Arizona and holds a 16-14 edge in the all-time series. Arizona has not intercepted a pass in their last three contests after recording nine in their first four games. PREDICTION: Arizona 31, Stanford 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

STANFORD, Calif. Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin understands the heightened level of interest in his quarterback situation, but he's more concerned about the big picture. Wide receiver Brian Casteel had five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns at USC, giving the Wildcats their first 100-yard receiving game of the season. Stanford has won the last five meetings against Arizona and holds a 16-14 edge in the all-time series. Arizona has not intercepted a pass in their last three contests after recording nine in their first four games. PREDICTION: Arizona 31, Stanford 17More college football scores