Nebraska Linebacker MJ Sherman Pre-Iowa Press Conference

On building off of Saturday
“I said to my family not too long ago that it’s kind of funny. It’s the same situation we were in last year, but we did that part earlier than last year. I feel like the goal this week is to play free of mind and approach this week like another work week. It’s the same way we approached Wisconsin, the same way we have to approach this week. Honestly, I thought amongst the team last week, it wasn’t ‘we have to make bowl eligibility.’ It was like ‘we have to beat the man in front of us.’ If we approach this week like we did last week, I think we’ll be just fine.”

On his journey at Nebraska
“What’s more satisfying than winning with your teammates? That’s really what it is. Just winning with your brothers. All the work and preparation that you had throughout the week. Saturday, you get to reap the rewards. That’s the satisfaction of it. Nothing more, nothing less.”

On playing with the seniors
“I’ve kind of touched on it earlier in the season. Guys like Giff (Isaac Gifford), Nash (Hutmacher), Ty (Robinson), Marques (Buford Jr.), DeShon (Singleton), those guys, I’m going to miss playing with them boys. This last week of preparation and going to a bowl game is going to be one of those things we have to cherish. We never know if we’re going to play on the same team again. I love them boys to death and I know they feel the same way about me. There’s a lot of words that I can say. I won’t right now, but I’m going to miss them and I love them with all my heart.”