Arizona QB Noah Fifita just dropped a bomb, straight up telling reporters earlier this week, via The Arizona Daily Star, “I hate that team. I hate that team with all my heart.” He was talking about Arizona State, of course, and yeah, the Territorial Cup rivalry game isn’t until November 28th. But for Fifita, it’s already front and center in his mind.
This Isn’t Just Talk: The Hatred Is Real
Look, you hear players talk rivalry all the time, but this felt different. Fifita didn’t mince words, making it crystal clear that he plans to defeat Arizona State in what he says will be his final game in the rivalry. What’s even wilder is he admits there’s no personal beef, no specific slight: “It’s nothing that they did to me. I don’t have stories on what they did to me or doing anything disrespectful.” That’s pure, unadulterated rivalry hate, the kind that makes these games legendary. It’s the kind of quote that gets tacked up in locker rooms and fuels trash talk for weeks.
Wildcats Are On A Roll Heading Into The Showdown
The Wildcats aren’t just talking a big game, either. They’re sitting pretty at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big 12. This team is legit, coming off a massive win on October 10th against the West Virginia Mountaineers. That victory put them at their best start since way back in 2014. Quarterback Fifita was out there celebrating with teammates, and guys like running back Quincy Craig were running for touchdowns, while cornerback Jay’vion Cole was making big turnover plays. This squad has swagger, and they’re playing with fire.
This week, Arizona is off, letting that West Virginia win marinate. Their next challenge comes on October 24th when they host Iowa State in another Big 12 battle. But let’s be real, while that game matters, the shadow of November 28th and that Territorial Cup showdown against the Sun Devils just got a whole lot longer thanks to Fifita. You know Arizona State heard that quote. You know this game is going to be absolutely electric.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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