Miami Gardens, Fla. — It’s not about beaches and bikinis, clearly. In Jim Harbaugh’s bowl world, there’s only one game to play and only one reason to play it.
The fun is not in the sand or sun, but in the football. The Wolverines again are employing that simple, steely mentality as they prepare to face another power program in its home state. Tonight’s Orange Bowl matchup against Florida State won’t define Michigan’s season, but sure could shine it up.
The Seminoles have the type of credentials the Wolverines aim to gain. Under Jimbo Fisher, Florida State has played in five straight New Year’s Six/BCS bowls, and won the 2013 national championship.