Asked about playing in front of 104,000-plus spectators Saturday at Ohio State, he said, "That's kind of the last thing on my mind."
A reporter pressed him on the topic, saying the crowd noise could be different than usual.
Yeah, Martinez pushes forward with an unmistakable quiet confidence that Big Red fans only appreciate, particularly on days like this one. His temperament and overall QB acumen are among chief reasons why Nebraska (2-6, 1-4 Big Ten) has any hope at all of pulling off a colossal upset against an eighth-ranked Ohio State team (7-1, 4-1) that retains national playoff hopes despite its 29-point loss Oct.