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The Wildcast, Episode 124: Expectations for Khalil Tate, Arizona's offense against Houston
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The Wildcast, Episode 124: Expectations for Khalil Tate, Arizona's offense against Houston

  • Sep 6, 2018
  • Sep 6, 2018 Updated Sep 8, 2018
The Wildcast, Episode 124: Expectations for Khalil Tate, Arizona's offense against Houston
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The Wildcast, Episode 124: Expectations for Khalil Tate, Arizona's offense against Houston
Ryan Finley and Michael Lev preview Arizona's road opener against the Houston Cougars. Kevin Sumlin returns to Houston for the first time since 2011 and Arizona's offensive line faces a challenge with Heisman hopeful Ed Oliver. How will the Cats look this week? The guys put together some answers that could help UA avoid starting the season with consecutive loses.

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