** Malzahn said atmosphere was unbelievable, like a home game. "It was a hard-fought victory and we thought it would be."
** Malzahn excited that young team found a way to win.
** Malzahn said DL pressure was big, defense played outstanding in the 1st half.
** Malzahn on Jeremy Johnson: "I think he was trying to force a few things .. he's going to be fine."
** They double-covered Duke Williams some during game.
** Got some guys banged up, doesn't know extent of injuries.
** Malzahn very excited for Peyton. Ran ball hard, carried team in 2nd half "This was his moment."
** Malzahn said OL played well and allowed them to run football in 3rd quarter. Have a chance to be a very good OL. Need to play together more.
** Peyton Barber said it was fun, he texted Malzahn Thursday and Malzahn told him not to worry and stay focused.
** Barber said Louisville coming back is just a part of football and Malzahn prepared them for those situations.
** Holding plays were costly, had one big TD called back.
** Malzahn: "This is a team that will improve, the key is addressing our mistakes."
** Malzahn: We played a lot of freshmen. Great learning experience.
** Malzahn said Louisville freshman QB was tough to deal with.
** Barber said this game meant a lot to him. A long wait for him.
** Malzahn: Carl Lawson is an impact player. Him being out 2nd half was a difference.
** Malzahn excited that young team found a way to win.
** Malzahn said DL pressure was big, defense played outstanding in the 1st half.
** Malzahn on Jeremy Johnson: "I think he was trying to force a few things .. he's going to be fine."
** They double-covered Duke Williams some during game.
** Got some guys banged up, doesn't know extent of injuries.
** Malzahn very excited for Peyton. Ran ball hard, carried team in 2nd half "This was his moment."
** Malzahn said OL played well and allowed them to run football in 3rd quarter. Have a chance to be a very good OL. Need to play together more.
** Peyton Barber said it was fun, he texted Malzahn Thursday and Malzahn told him not to worry and stay focused.
** Barber said Louisville coming back is just a part of football and Malzahn prepared them for those situations.
** Holding plays were costly, had one big TD called back.
** Malzahn: "This is a team that will improve, the key is addressing our mistakes."
** Malzahn: We played a lot of freshmen. Great learning experience.
** Malzahn said Louisville freshman QB was tough to deal with.
** Barber said this game meant a lot to him. A long wait for him.
** Malzahn: Carl Lawson is an impact player. Him being out 2nd half was a difference.
