In the tunnel before the game at Kinnick Stadium, Dan Lanning told his team, "You've got to take what you want."
In the pink locker room a moment earlier, he said to them, "A warrior doesn't seek comfort, men. A warrior smiles at discomfort. This is the environment we were meant to compete in."
As they have in their nation's best 11-straight road wins, the Ducks embraced the conditions and the challenges of playing in a hostile environment. They were prepared both the noise and the physical style of their opponent.
They were prepared for a four-quarter effort and the pressure of a close game.