Michigan Wolverines College Football Pregame Quote, 12/25/2021

On how it feels in South Florida:

It feels great. The weather is much better. It’s good to be here in Florida. And I’m fired up for the whole week and what we have going on.

On if coming to this game part of what he envisioned for returning to play at Michigan this year:

Yeah 100 percent. This was the last part of it. These last two games that we have, this is part of my legacy, this is a part of everybody’s dream here on this team. To get this thing finished up and beat Georgia and then go on to the National Championship.

On keys to slowing down this Georgia offense:

They have a talented offense and a lot of solid players. But I think if we just execute and just do our jobs and don’t get too hyped up in the moment. We’re going to be just fine, and I think we’ll have a lot of success if we just hone in and focus on our jobs and don’t let the moment get too big.

On if the heat will play a difference on how he paces himself in the fast-paced pass rush:

I don’t think so. It’s nice being out here and definitely going to have to get used to it at first for a little bit. Come Friday we’re rolling, and nothing is going to stop me.

On doing anything special because of the heat:

No. I’ll just have to get used to it at first. I’m used to being in Michigan, so I’m used to the cold weather but it’s good to be down here. I think this weather will be good.

On it not being a white Christmas, and the meaning of being here for the holiday and the gift of being in the CFP:

Oh yeah this is the best Christmas gift I could ask for right here. Just being here and having this opportunity with all of my teammates. I can’t wait to play with them, I can’t wait to strap it up with them and give it everything we’ve got.

On the reception Michigan received when they landed:

It was such a great reception. It’s always great getting greeted off the plane with an applause for doing not a whole lot. But it was great, and they all seem like really good people for doing that. And the experience has been great so far.