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Kevin Sumlin: ‘It can only help’ Arizona to have Khalil Tate run more

Throughout the preseason, Kevin Sumlin repeatedly warned that he wouldn’t know exactly what he had to work with until he could see the Arizona Wildcats compete in an actual game.

Now that he’s gotten that first contest under his belt there’s at least one thing he understands for certain: Khalil Tate’s running ability needs to play more of a factor into the offense.

“We certainly have to do a better job schematically to get him more involved with his legs,” Sumlin said Tuesday on the weekly Pac-12 coaches teleconference. “It’s something we’ve taken a really hard look at.