ORLANDO — Florida’s defense has been its backbone all season.
It was the one aspect of the team that coach Jim McElwain could count on to show up consistently in every game.
However, in the Citrus Bowl against No. 14 Michigan, that wasn’t the case as defense was taken apart by Wolverine quarterback Jake Rudock and Co., as the Wolverines beat the No. 19 Gators 41-7.
While many expected the game to be a defensive battle, Michigan (10-3) flipped the script. Both teams came into the game with top-10 total defenses, Florida with the No. 6 total defense, while the Wolverines had the No.