Coach got on our tails about us not playing as hard as we usually play, so we had to really think about what we were doing out there. We got our blood running, and once we got out there, we got after it.

Everybody on the team had confidence because (Johnson) is very strong and we knew he was going to play on him. As long as we played as a team I wasn't really nervous. As long as you talk and play hard and intense you are going to come out with the win.

That is our game, that's how we played. We're an up-tempo team. If they can play with us, then we'll see them at the playground.

It's a staple game every year when we play Notre Dame and all eyes are on us, ... Every other team in the country wants to be in the position to play Notre Dame, and we're fortunate enough to have that opportunity this Saturday.

It's a staple game every year when we play Notre Dame and all eyes are on us. Every other team in the country wants to be in the position to play Notre Dame, and we're fortunate enough to have that opportunity this Saturday.

It feels a lot better now. I'm real eager (to play again). It was tough watching my team last week.