
With former defensive end J.J. Watt set to retire from the NFL, Jesse Luketa was able to secure a signed jersey from the football legend...with quite the story behind it.

"You played well –– for a freshman. And is that it? Is this as good as it gets?"

With Joey Porter Jr. off to the NFL, Kalen King is ready to "grab the room" and emerge as a team leader.

"I think this week and this game is going to be important not only for me, but for our program in general."

Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich expounded the team's pre-Rose Bowl philosophy at a Los Angeles press conference Thursday morning.

"It's just so fun to be here and be with [my] teammates, who I love and appreciate."