The defense played outstanding, particularly in the second half, led by our defensive line. We're improving every week, which is what we want to do.

We knew we had to execute on offense and give our defense a break. Unfortunately, we splintered there a little bit (in the first half).

They played inspired defense. They simply took it to us.

We've got to continue improving in all phases of the game. We need to focus on playing the entire game and the rest will take care of itself. We've got work hard every week and get prepared for a tough conference.

This turned into an offensive fireworks show. I don't like that. I like for us to score, but not for them to score. The ultimate difference was our ability to make stops. Our defense toughened up in the second half.

The defense won the game for us tonight. The defense was outstanding and I think that we are starting to come together as a team and we are helping each other out.