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.

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona fired football coach Kevin Sumlin following a blowout loss to rival Arizona State that extended a record losing streak. Sumlin was fired Saturday, less than 24 hours after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State that stretched the Wildcats' losing streak to 12 games spanning two seasons. Arizona State scored the most points in Territorial Cup series history to send Arizona to its fifth straight loss this season, with another possible game next week. Arizona went 9-20 — 6-17 in the Pac-12 — with no bowl appearances under Sumlin and lost all three games to Arizona State. He didn't have the impact Arizona expected, his best classes coming in 2019 and 2021, when Arizona was ranked No.

Taylor returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Arizona State scored twice in the opening 56 seconds to rout rival Arizona 70-7 Friday night. Freshman DeaMonte Trayanum converted an opening Arizona fumble into a 4-yard TD run 43 seconds after Taylor's TD return and the Sun Devils piled on one score after another. Arizona State lost the previous two games it played on last-minute TDs and three more to COVID-19 issues. Arizona State led 42-7 at halftime — most first-half points in Territorial Cup history — despite being outgained 260-241 in total yards. He is 9-20 and has not beaten Arizona State in three seasons in the desert, but also has a large buyout.

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

Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats pulls the ball back from Darrius Smith #20 of the Arizona Wildcats against the Houston Cougars in the third quarter at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (PhotoTUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona is only one game into the new season, but defense has emerged as an immediate concern. After having an odd early bye week to address the issues from a 45-38 loss at Hawaii on Aug. 24, the Wildcats welcome Northern Arizona for their home opener Saturday night. Arizona has won each of the 13 series meetings in Tucson, including a 62-24 romp in its 2017 season opener in the last meeting. PREDICTION: Arizona 63, Northern Arizona 27More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

HONOLULU - After failing to slow down Oklahoma State in its season opener, Oregon State's defense faces another uphill battle Saturday when the Beavers visit high-powered Hawaii. The Beavers allowed 555 yards of total offense in last week's 52-36 loss to Oklahoma State while Hawaii kicked off the college football season with a wild 45-38 victory over Arizona on Aug. 24. McDonald is expected to start against Oregon State but could share time with Chevan Cordeiro, who threw for 58 yards and a touchdown against the Wildcats. Oregon State won the last meeting against Hawaii 38-30 in 2014 and holds a 7-3 lead in the all-time series. PREDICTION: Hawaii 51, Oregon State 41More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.