UC QB JC French IV Boston College Postgame

Was it just game plan kind of related that you guys didn't go to the air much today? Was there little nerves to work through on opening day? I think it's just the way the cards fell. The run game was hot and we rushed for 250. When you're doing that, we got to keep it going. I think it was awesome. It's going to ultimately open up the pass one day. I thought that. How did the summer, the spring, Coach Niko kind of prepare you and your body to be able to run the ball over ten plus times and get in the end zone three times? Workouts with Niko are no joke. They will definitely get you ready for taking those hits up in the middle. Just get bigger, faster, stronger. That is a big part of this offense is the quarterback has to run. I was super fortunate to get those touchdowns. The running backs had a great day. I think a big shout out to Odell. Three rushing touchdowns. I went through the stats. I guess it was in high school last time you did that. I don't know if I got through in high school. That might be true. There was a little something to your step there when you went to the end zone. Yeah. I was pumped, especially in the seed section. We got a little bit of a run. Offensive line created a ton of holes for you today from 200 yards rushing. How did that group kind of help you get prepared for this season and your first game at Nipper? Just how connected they are and how such great leaders in that room. I think they bring the same energy. They're the same people every single day. That runs off on a lot of other people. I think the fruits of their labor are really showing. If you're honest, were you a little nervous for your first Power 4 game? Yeah, I got some butterflies. I have been playing a lot, so I was kind of used to that first game. But there's definitely some butterflies playing at Nipper for the first time. What did you think of the environment coming out? Unbelievable. Anything like I've ever played in before. I think we get the chance. They're going to be a huge key to our success this year, especially home games. We need them on our backs. We're really appreciating them showing out. J.C., kind of following back in on the environment aspect, Travis, Jason, Brent, Connor walk you out. Obviously, first home game, what were your emotions there? Obviously, big-time environment. What was running through your head when you kind of come out of there? Yeah, it was crazy. I think I was just super thankful for that moment. As soon as we got to the end of the tunnel, I was just kind of looking at the whole scene and just really taking it in. It's my last first game. Obviously, I'm so blessed to play at Nipper. Really just taking it in. I'm super thankful for this opportunity, and all the fans that came out. Anything else? Did you catch anybody getting starstruck with Jason and Travis around? I did not. I did not, but I'm sure they were. I was in the front. Maybe we got you. Cool. Thank you, J.C. Thank you.