One sided writeup.
Projected Florida D-line as per Athlons.
Total games played; 51
Total solo tackles; 46
Total tackles for loss; 19
Projected Michigan D-line as per Athlons.
Total games played; 48
Total solo tackles; 46
Total tackles for loss; 26.5
Projected Florida LB's as per Athlons.
Total games played; 38
Total solo tackles; 40
Total tackles for loss; 8
Projected Michigan LB's as per Athlons.
Total games played; 38
Total solo tackles; 51
Total tackles for loss; 1
Projected Florida DB's as per Athlons.
Total games played; 44
Total solo tackles; 61
Projected Michigan DB's as per Athlons.
Total games played; 30
Total solo tackles; 19
Michigan DB's clearly the most inexperienced group here. Rest of both defenses appear equal.
Florida leading returning tackler, Harris, out for the season.
Leading WR Callaway, trouble with law, possible suspension??
Michigan has two seniors, two sophs, and one junior on very young offensive line??, Florida has no seniors on starting O-line, three juniors and two sophs.
Michigan has returning QB, new WR's (Perry still questionable with his legal problems).
Florida has probably new QB with returning WR's, Callaway not a sure bet to play yet.
Michigan has a stable of good running backs (not great).
Florida has good running backs. (no great ones).
Florida has experienced kickers.
Michigan has freshmen kickers.
Digesting all of this tells me Florida has the kicking edge. Florida has the edge with experienced WR's and experienced DB's.
Defensive fronts about the same.
Revenge factor for Florida.
Both teams have no look ahead game.
Personally, I give the coaching edge to Michigan. Big edge!
I see this game as a tossup. Taking the points and Florida would be the only choice here but it is no bet for me.
Expecting the line to drop to a pick'em by game time. Then, maybe a bet on Michigan for me.
GL