The Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus bowl is a matchup of the two premier coaching hires of the offseason, Jim Harbaugh and his Michigan Wolverines vs Jim McElwain and his Florida Gators. This game may be lower scoring than the first half of the Cotton Bowl. These two defenses are incredible, they both rank in the top 10 in scoring defense and they are both full of talent. Michigan started off the season hot, but since their “loss” to Michigan State they have never been the same. Quarterback Jake Rudock finally got a feel of the offense, and he has been rolling. Jabrill Peppers is the x-factor for this Michigan team, Peppers is the star for the maize and blue. If Peppers is fully healthy, look for him to have a big game. Florida has the most talented defense in the country, but their offense is just painful to watch. Almost as painful to watch as the Cotton Bowl. The Gators have trouble completing a forward pass. Florida is going to have to score on special teams and defense. This will not be a high scoring affair, but Jake Rudock and Michigan will get a feel of the Gator defense and run away with the game.

Prediction: Michigan 17, Florida 3