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 "I never underestimate any opponent," OSU defensive end Darnell Smith said. "Every game is going to be a tough game to me. You never think, 'We're controlling and dominating.' Then you start thinking too much of yourself."

 "I missed about three sacks last week (against Arkansas State). I'm still mad at myself," said Cowboy defensive tackle Ryan McBean. "We can't afford to go to sleep against Florida Atlantic or the next team or the team after that. We're on a mission here, man. I'm a senior."

Running back Charles Pierre said the Owls understand what Schnellenberger and the staff hopes to accomplish by playing such tough, nonconference opponents to open the season.

''Playing the games we're playing, hopefully it gets us better and ready for our conference,'' said Pierre, the team's leading rusher with 60 yards on 22 carries. ``Hopefully we'll win that. That's the most important thing for us right now – winning the conference and getting to a bowl game.''