NOTE: Though no announcement has been made, it is likely and widely rumored that Florida State will meet Michigan is the Orange Bowl. Assuming this happens what does this matchup look like?
Florida State is Among the Dirtiest Ever
I have always found FSU to be one of the slimiest, cheatingest programs in college football. Since the days of Bobby Bowden they have been one of the worst examples character and scholarship in all of college football. I have seen them as the evil dirty counterpoint to everything Michigan stands for. Beating the crap out of them will be pure joy.
Recruiting
Beating the crap of of Florida state in Miami will be a huge recruiting boom for Harbaugh.
Home Field Advantage
Although this game is played in Florida there are two reasons that FSU does not have a home field advantage. 1. FSU is in the panhandle and this game played in Miami is in the core of the Florida/Miami Fan base. 2. Michigan travels very very well for Bowl games. There could be more Michigan fans in the stands than FSU fans.
Top Ten Teams: Michigan was 3-1 vs the top 10. FSU 0-1 against the top 10 teams.
Betting Line: Michigan should open as a 14 point favorite
Florida State
Power Ratings
Sagarin - 11th - 86.5
ESPN - 9th - 21.5
Massey Index - 11th
AP Poll - 12th
Best Wins (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Miami 20-19 - 17th - 8-4
Florida 31-13 - 29th - 8-4
NC State 24-20 - 46th - 6-6
Worst Losses (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Clemson 37-34 - 5th - 12-1
Louisville 63-20 - 8th - 9-3
North Carolina 37-35 - 28th - 8-4
Michigan
Power Ratings
Sagarin - 3rd - 101.54
ESPN - 3rd - 27.8
Massey Index - 4th
AP Poll - 5th
Best Wins (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Colorado 45-28 - 9th - 10-3
Wisconsin 14-7 - 6th - 10-3
Penn State 49-10 - 7th - 11-2
Worst Losses (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Ohio St. 30-27 - 2nd - 11-1
Iowa 14-13 - 18th - 8-4
Florida State is Among the Dirtiest Ever
I have always found FSU to be one of the slimiest, cheatingest programs in college football. Since the days of Bobby Bowden they have been one of the worst examples character and scholarship in all of college football. I have seen them as the evil dirty counterpoint to everything Michigan stands for. Beating the crap out of them will be pure joy.
Recruiting
Beating the crap of of Florida state in Miami will be a huge recruiting boom for Harbaugh.
Home Field Advantage
Although this game is played in Florida there are two reasons that FSU does not have a home field advantage. 1. FSU is in the panhandle and this game played in Miami is in the core of the Florida/Miami Fan base. 2. Michigan travels very very well for Bowl games. There could be more Michigan fans in the stands than FSU fans.
Top Ten Teams: Michigan was 3-1 vs the top 10. FSU 0-1 against the top 10 teams.
Betting Line: Michigan should open as a 14 point favorite
Florida State
Power Ratings
Sagarin - 11th - 86.5
ESPN - 9th - 21.5
Massey Index - 11th
AP Poll - 12th
Best Wins (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Miami 20-19 - 17th - 8-4
Florida 31-13 - 29th - 8-4
NC State 24-20 - 46th - 6-6
Worst Losses (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Clemson 37-34 - 5th - 12-1
Louisville 63-20 - 8th - 9-3
North Carolina 37-35 - 28th - 8-4
Michigan
Power Ratings
Sagarin - 3rd - 101.54
ESPN - 3rd - 27.8
Massey Index - 4th
AP Poll - 5th
Best Wins (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Colorado 45-28 - 9th - 10-3
Wisconsin 14-7 - 6th - 10-3
Penn State 49-10 - 7th - 11-2
Worst Losses (Score - Sagarin Rank - Record)
Ohio St. 30-27 - 2nd - 11-1
Iowa 14-13 - 18th - 8-4
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