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Jim Harbaugh did a fantastic job with Michigan this year leading them to a 9-3 record and back in the National Championship hunt. Michigan got it done with an elite defense and offensively behind the arm of Jake Rudock. Rudock a transfer from Iowa threw for 2700 yards and combined for 21 touchdowns. He was very efficient and solid and got better as the year went on. Michigan offensively struggled to run the football but were still successful in moving the chains and hitting occasional big plays. Defensively the Wolverines have been very tough playing better against the pass and not allowing opponents to have much success against them. Once in a while though they can be hit for big gains.
Florida under new coach Jim McElwain had a great rebound season where the team finished 10-3 and looked like they could contend for a title but then starting QB Will Grier got suspended and those championship aspirations went out the window. Florida gets it done behind an elite defense. They play very stout in all aspects of the game and are especially good in the secondary where they are led by future 1st round nfl draft pick Vernon Hargreaves. They play super aggressive and make a lot of plays. Offensively since the suspension of Will Grier it has been tough sledding for the Florida offense. They have very limited success moving the football and rely on the legs of RB Kelvin Taylor to keep the chains moving.
What I see happening in this game is a defensive struggle. I don't see how either team can be successful against the opposing teams defenses. Florida's secondary will shutdown Michigan's passing attack and Florida doesn't have the weapons offensively to move the ball against this Michigan defense. Both teams also play at a very slow pace and therefore the safe bet on this game is on the under.
MICH/FLA UNDER 39.5
LEAN: FLORIDA GATORS +4.5
Ok. Under baby!
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