I would have been satisfied with a one-point win. But to see our offense take off in the second and third quarters really made a statement we are on another level.

I think getting that record would mean a lot for our team because it would show how far we've come. I also think going to San Diego and winning the game would set the tone for this team next year.

When you see a big name on your schedule, then you pay attention. I don't want to knock the I-AA teams or say anything bad about those guys. But our schedule as far as opponents go is pretty tough compared to what we've played in the past.

I would've been satisfied with a one-point victory. But we wanted to prove that we're on a different level ... To come out and play the way we did was phenomenal.

I look at that trophy at some point pretty much every day. I think everybody in the brigade does, too. That trophy is a big point of pride for everybody here and it's something we want to keep.

I didn't do it for that long, you weren't even awake.