Michigan and Florida State meet Friday night in a game that means different things for two talented programs heading into very different offseasons.
Both coaches can agree that this year’s Capital One Orange Bowl is meaningful. Beyond the merits of competing for the sake of competition, though, what each coach and his team are seeking to gain from ending 2016 with a victory have little in common.
Fisher’s Seminoles ended their season with four straight victories and the belief that they were just hitting their stride in November. The young defense struggled during a 3-2 start to the year that killed national championship hopes before they really could get started.