CFP QUARTERFINAL AT THE CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL: OREGON VS TEXAS TECH

December 30, 2025

Lee Hunter

Hard Rock Stadium

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Press Conference

Q. First time in Miami?

LEE HUNTER: No, I've been here a few times.

Q. You're from Mobile, right?

LEE HUNTER: Yeah, from Mobile.

Q. What can you tell us about your defense?

LEE HUNTER: We're special. I mean, we love each other. We work hard together. We're just for each other. We know each other well. We know why we play football, why you go so hard, why you love the game. It's special, just the people on the defense love each other, work hard together.

Q. Playing on the big stage in a couple nights, what's that feel like?

LEE HUNTER: It feels amazing. It's a blessing. Everyone don't get these opportunities but once in a lifetime, so take advantage of the opportunity you get.

Q. You've seen video on Oregon's offense. How does that work for the linebackers like yourself?

LEE HUNTER: They're good. They're good at what they do. A very good football team. We're lucky to have a very great coaching staff, so it just comes down to who wants it more.

Q. Obviously at the beginning of the season, did you ever think that you'd be at this position right now to play for a National Championship?

LEE HUNTER: No, I haven't. I haven't. It's such a blessing being able to -- I never knew I was going to have this opportunity to play at this level. It's really a blessing. I'm so thankful. But it's time to go show the world how good we really are.