Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Head coach Brian Kelly … On sophomore quarterback De- Shone Kizer managing the game with Wake Forest controlling time of possession: "I thought he did okay. The one thing that DeShone does is when the moment is big, he rises to it. We needed that drive in the fourth quarter. He did a very, very good job of making the plays necessary in getting that 28th point on the board. "We saw a lot of different things today, a lot of different coverages, a lot of different variations. Wake For- est did a very good job using the bye week to really change things up. I would credit them a lot in terms of what they did defensively, but I think it'll be a great learning experience for DeShone that he can take away and really build off this game." On the late hit penalty on Wake Forest that was called then taken away: "I think he was safe, then he was out, then he was safe, then he was out. It's just unfortunate. "I didn't get the explanation that I would want to share with anybody here." Junior linebacker Jaylon Smith … On staying focused the next two games: "They are must wins. We play against a rich tradition school in Boston College next week. It's our Shamrock Series game. I know the guys will be excited for that and I know I am. "I'm very excited when it comes to dressing up appropriately and being in style." Fifth-year senior tight end Chase Hounshell … On the most memorable part of Senior Day: "There were a lot of emotions, but coming in with that se- nior class, with my fifth years — and there is nothing better than having a win on senior day. It just doesn't get better than that. "I'm going to miss this place so much along with the incredible fans and my brothers in that locker room. It's something I'll remember for the rest of my life." On the challenges of Senior Day: "They call your name, you're run- ning out, and you get to see your parents in the middle of the field. All this emotion just rushes through your head, but eventually they've got to go and it is game time. "You just flip the switch. As soon as they kick off the ball, it is go time. All the emotions just went away, and it was time to play football." Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson … On the game overall: "Obviously, we're disappointed. We out-played them, we out-gamed them, and we had the ball longer. But we beat our- selves. We had a pick six. We gave up a 98-yard touchdown run that we had two guys miss a tackle. We had FROM THE LOCKER ROOM