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Joe Gaziano
Senior, Defensive End
On how Nebraska’s offense with different looks/formations caused problems
“They’re always crafty with the way they run the quarterback and it creates an extra blocker. So if you hand the ball off to the running back the quarterback isn’t involved in the play, that’s 10 guys on the field. But if you run the quarterback that creates an extra blocker, an extra gap to defend. For us, it’s about staying disciplined and not letting our eyes get deceived when they’re running misdirection plays.”
On the change of mentality for the defense after Nebraska’s quarterback change
“I think we approached a quarterback that we haven’t seen before as if he’s the best quarterback we’ve faced yet. We have to respect the scramble, no matter who it is. If it’s a bigger quarterback, a smaller quarterback, you have to respect the scramble, and that’s something we prepared for this week with Martinez in the game. I hope he’s doing all right, I hope he can bounce back, he’s a great competitor. But for us, it’s on to the next play and see how you can affect the next quarterback and rattle the guy who hasn’t been taking a lot of the snaps.”
Paddy Fisher
Junior, Linebacker
On the difficulties of defending Wan’Dale Robinson
“Explosive athlete. Nebraska used him in multiple formations and multiple situations. Going into the game, we only had a little bit of knowledge on him, game-plan wise, and the rest was just adjustments. What we saw on the film and feedback from the players, very talented explosive player that’s going to have a great future.”
Aidan Smith
Junior, Quarterback
On playing in front of the Nebraska crowd in his first career start
“I love the energy. My whole entire extended family is from Nebraska, so I grew up coming here, watching games, watching them in the Big 12, so I felt comfortable. 91,000 people is a lot of people, so you go out there and hear it for the first time, you maybe feel a little overwhelmed. But after that, get into the flow of the game, that’s that.”
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