"It's going to be a really cool matchup… one of the best teams in college football."

Venables emphasized Michigan’s elite roster, returning 51 lettermen, with strength in the trenches on both sides of the ball. He sees Saturday as a true test of OU’s physicality and fundamentals.

"It was, you know, he would really piss me off… but I kind of liked him doing that. He believes in himself and he's made a believer out of everybody."

Venables praised Heinecke’s toughness, work ethic, and versatility on defense and special teams, calling him a leader respected by the entire team.

"It’s really about us… the fundamentals, the efforts, the physicality."

Discussing Michigan’s freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, Venables stressed preparation, team DNA, and winning the battle up front rather tha

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