The stakes are always higher because it always decides who wins an ACC title or a Big East title or who goes to a BCS bowl. It's always going to be that way.

They have that reputation for (playing well) in big games. I fully expect them to be ready on Saturday.

We look at this as a step toward the Big East title. It's big to come here and win. It's the first time in history. It's definitely a monkey off our backs, but we can't put everything on this one game.

It's an unwritten law that it's my lunch pail. I've issued the challenge. If someone outworks me, they can get it.

Tim has been a beast in there for us. He has elevated his game and there has been no stopping the guy.

It wasn't too many gimmicks, just hard football. They have a massive line, but we used our speed and fundamentals to put them in some bad situations.