Coach Singleton's Post Game
Q: We saw you get pretty emotional on the sideline, after both interceptions late in the fourth quarter. We know this is about the team and their success but did beating USC, your alma mater, add any emotions to the game?
A: Whenever you play a top two team in the country, it's going to be a packed stadium and there's a lot of emotions that come with that. As coaches, we bottle that up and try our best to remain calm at all times but in that moment, it certainly meant a lot to me because I know how much work our guys have put in and I know that they're just as good as all those teams ranked ahead of us.
Q: How big is it having a guy like Taylor Medina on the defense?
A: Best safety in the country, best player in the country, point blank period.Upcoming Schedule
vs. Minnesota (4-7)Team Leaders
Tackles » ILB Landon Gauthier (RS Jr) -- 73 tkl
Sacks » OLB Kirk Kennedy (Rs Jr) -- 5.5 sacks
Interceptions » DB Taylor Medina (Rs Jr) -- 6 INTBig Ten Championship Picture
1. Oregon, 10-1, 7-1
2. USC, 9-2, 7-1
3. Michigan, 8-3, 6-2
4. Purdue, 7-4, 6-2
5. Wisconsin, 9-2, 6-2CFP Playoff Picture
1. Oregon, 10-1
2. North Carolina, 10-1
3. Kentucky, 10-1
4. Boise State, 10-1
5. Tennessee, 10-1
6. Michigan, 8-3
8. LSU, 9-2
9. Florida, 9-2
10. Virginia Tech, 9-2
11. Georgia, 8-3
12. Colorado, 9-2
-- Wisconsin, 9-2
-- Miami, 9-2
-- TCU, 8-3
-- Texas Tech, 8-3
-- Nebraska, 8-3Injury Report
NoneClass of 2028 Recruiting Board Rank: 15th National, 5th Big Ten Commits
FS Cole Chocolatey [FS #2]: 6'1", 191lbs | Carmel, IN | 5-star
LB Nick McKie [MLB #2]: 6'1", 234lbs | Oakdale, CT | 5-star
LB Ja'Darius Sahara [OLB #2]: 6'4", 237lbs | Essexville, MI | 4-star
IOL James Pilares [C #2]: 6'4", 299lbs | Rockwall, TX | 4-star
CB Demetrius Telfort [CB #6]: 5'11", 199lbs | Gurnee, IL | 4-star
IDL Keegan Hitchcock [ATH #8]: 6'6", 294lbs | Saint Paul, MN | 4-star
TE Cameron Rozeboom [TE #7]: 6'6", 247lbs | Oak Lawn, IL | 4-star
WR C.J. Thomson [WR #34]: 6'3", 199lbs | Franklin, MI | 4-star
QB Gerald Chancey [QB #25]: 6'3", 212lbs | Southfield, MI | 4-star
HB Kaleb Akbar [HB #27]: 5'10", 180lbs | Eastlake, OH | 4-star
OT Allen Melvin [OT #14]: 6'5", 299lbs | Stoughton, WI | 3-star
Targets
QB Ramon Byard [ATH #1]: 6'0", 216lbs | Grinnell, IA [IMG] | 5-star | Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas A&M
IOL Dwayne Warrior [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Gillette, WY | 5-star | Wisconsin, NC State, Florida
S Matthew Gore [FS #7]: 5'11", 190lbs | Nicholasville, KY | 4-star | Wisconsin, Virginia, Arizona
CB Sam Tuaau [CB #4]: 6'2", 180lbs | Venice, FL | 4-star | Wisconsin, Ohio State
IDL Eli Samuel [ATH #10]: 6'1", 297lbs | Eau Claire, WI | 4-star | Wisconsin, Illinois, Notre Dame
G Dave Bishop [G #16]: 6'3", 306lbs | Belleville, MI | 4-star | Wisconsin, Michigan, Virginia
Losses
IOL Jamie Setterstrom [C #3]: 6'2", 288lbs | Jefferson, GA | 4-star | Committed to Georgia
CB Avery Sermons [CB #3]: 6'0", 186lbs | Hiram, GA | 4-star | Committed to Clemson
WR Jeremy Ficken [WR #51]: 5'10", 201lbs | New Hampton, IA | 4-star | Committed to TCU
Week 13 Preview: vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Record: 4-7, 2-6
Notable Results: W 24-21 at Mississippi State, W 32-30 at UCLA, L 48-14 at Penn State, L 42-21 vs. #4 Michigan, L 58-14 at #15 Nebraska
Coach Singleton's Notes:
‣ Potential let down game after last week's win. Need to come out strong.
‣ Their offensive line was ransacked by the transfer portal and graduation with us plucking two of their starters.
‣ Emery Godfrey gave us fits last year, rushing for over 100 yards. With the offensive line taking a step back, should be able to bottle him up.
‣ Not much of a role for Fame Ijeboi this season but continues to be a threat out of the backfield when he's in the game with his speed.