Coach Smith Post Game Press Conference:

“Well the best thing we can take from this is our first half performance. I thought going into the half that we had a real shot at possibly keeping this one close going into the fourth quarter. I couldn't of been more wrong. The third quarter was a struggle for us with both of our turnovers in that quarter both of which resulting in touchdowns. We have got to take better care of the football it's as simple as that. As for the QB battle it is still up in the air. We will continue to go with whoever is hot rotating out when needed. The ground game and option game seems to be what we will rely on heavily this season with Cox stepping up as a play maker. Next week should be a better week with Indiana at home so hopefully we can pick up some momentum heading into the big one against Michigan. Any questions?”

Media Member: “Coach what is the status of Pagel? And what kind of adjustments are you looking for next week?”

Will Smith: “Pagel should return to action next week and will still be the starter. He only had 4 passes before he was knocked out early in the first quarter so I feel like he still needs some time to prove what he can do. As far as the adjustments go, I think defensively we need to take a few more risks and bring a bit more pressure on 1st and second downs. As far as offense goes we need to rely more on the ground game or some receivers need to step up, too many dropped passes tonight.”

Media Member 2: “What is your prediction for next week?”

Will Smith: “I try not to predict any scores or anything like that. However I do feel like we should be able to move the ball a bit more and play match up better defensively. There is no reason not to believe that we can't come out with the W. Rough game today hopefully we will be talking about what we did right next week.”