It'll be a great challenge and experience for our players. Having not been in a bowl a year ago, I know our players are excited. However, I know going against a team like Michigan will help us prepare for next year. This game means a lot to us.

I don't think that's fair. I look at Ohio as playing very well against them. I wouldn't want to diminish their efforts.

We are proud to be in the game against Michigan. You have two outstanding programs and two teams that are anxious to win and want to finish in the top 20 or 25 in the country.

This is the type of team that has their back against the wall, and that's a dangerous opponent with a great quarterback,