THERE'S A SAYING in boxing that styles make fights. If that's the case, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis said, then expect the Capital One Orange Bowl to be a "heavyweight matchup" of "smashmouth" football teams -- the No. 18 rushing offense vs. the No. 2 rushing defense.
Michigan makes no secret that it wants to be physical up front on offense and wear defenses down through the running game, led by Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum, who have combined for 2,227 rushing yards this season. Georgia, behind 340-pound, All-American nose tackle Jordan Davis, seeks to take away the run, then get after the quarterback.