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

December 30, 2025

Kenyon Sadiq

Hard Rock Stadium

Oregon Ducks

Press Conference

Q. You grew up in Idaho, and you're in Miami. How is that?

KENYON SADIQ: Yeah, it's an awesome feeling. If you would have told me I'd be in this position back when I first went to Oregon, I wouldn't have believed you.

Q. With the Big Ten this year and all the times you have to fly east, do you think you have more of a system to try to figure out the setting?

KENYON SADIQ: Yeah, it almost feels regular, the amount of times, Penn State, Iowa, Rutgers, those long trips. You kind of get a routine. So coming out here doesn't mess with us. I know we're here for a couple more days, but it doesn't necessarily feel different.

Q. When you look across the field at Texas Tech, how do you see the team compared to some of the others you've seen this year?

KENYON SADIQ: Yeah, this is one of the best defenses in the country. That's no secret. They're good on all levels, their defense, their linebackers, D-line, secondary is really good, as well. It's about winning the game in all phases this week.

Q. When you look at Jacob Rodriguez on tape, is there anything in particular that jumps out about that guy?

KENYON SADIQ: Yeah, he's just a well-rounded player. He strings the ball out really well in particular, is really good at zone coverage, really good at reading tackles.

Q. What's it like having Dante Moore to throw to you?

KENYON SADIQ: You know, he's the best to do it. He makes it simple.

Q. You guys had that James Madison game a couple weeks ago. Texas Tech hasn't played for three, four weeks now. Is it an advantage or a disadvantage to have to play that game?

KENYON SADIQ: In my eyes, kind of being in both shoes, I definitely think it's an advantage for sure. You kind of get a look at things and you kind of get in a flow a little bit. When you don't play for however many weeks, I think it takes a toll.

Q. Are there things you're taking out of -- when you think about Texas Tech, things you can maybe exploit, without getting into game plans?

KENYON SADIQ: I would say come out starting fast. Last year, if we look at it, how fast Ohio State started versus (indiscernible) started, we were playing catch-up the whole game. So I think it's just not getting to that point again.