You could feel the atmosphere change.

It shows us no matter where we are or who we play, we can stay with them. We spotted them 21 points. To go out and get the win is great for everyone's confidence.

If they're having fun, we're having fun. If they're up there rushing the quarterback like that it makes our job a whole lot easier.

They're a good team, I ain't going to lie. At first I had my doubts that they were a legit No. 2, but after today I know they really deserve to be the No. 2 team in the nation.

We made some mistakes, but I think we always overcame them. Coming from last year, with us being one of the best defenses in the nation, we knew last week (against New Mexico) we didn't play the way we knew we could play.

And his chance will come around.