This week, the media spoke to head coach Pat Fitzgerald, linebacker Peter McIntyre, safety Coco Azema and wide receiver/punt returner extraordinaire Ray Niro III ahead of this weekend’s game with Ohio. These are the most important highlights of each of their brief sessions.

Pat Fitzgerald

Opening statement: “Good morning, everybody. Hope everybody’s doing great. Happy birthday to my son Ryan. He turns 15 today, I know he won’t be watching this later, but his grandparents will be so happy birthday to Ryan. Love you and excited for you on your day, but I’m even more excited to get back into Ryan Field in front of our students.