We caught up with center Caden Kitler during Monday's press conference.
His interview came right after Gus Malzahn's announcement he would had over play-calling duties to Tim Harris Jr. Kitler said that didn't really make a difference as to his responsibility.
"I'm going to run what's called," Kitler said. "We're more of a player-led team, so we lean on each other's backs instead of the coach's backs, really. The most important thing right now is just leaning on each other."
Kitler spoke about quarterback Dylan Rizk, who made his case last week to be considered for starter.
"Dylan's kind of a nonchalant guy, so I think that's what helped him out a lot in the game is that he just had no expectations and he just balled out," Kitler said. "I'm really proud of him. He's been battling for that job for a while now, so I'm really proud that he got in there and did what he did on Saturday."
Kitler later acknowledged Rizk is his roommate.
"Dylan puts all the work in here. He likes to get away from everything at home. But, you know, that boy is so invested in school. It's crazy. Like he's up in his room studying all the time. I don't know what he's doing. He's probably between chemistry and football probably balancing out the two, I hope. But, you know, he's a good dude."
