They might have underestimated us. But after this game, teams won't do that with Illinois. This shows we can play with anybody. We have to learn how to finish a game. And with coach Zook, we'll be able to do that.

That definitely showed us we can play with anybody. The defense has been better, and we're almost all young players. Matha and [safety Morris] Virgil are the only seniors on defense, so we're just going to keep getting better.

We're definitely excited about Michigan State. The Big Ten championship is what you play for.