ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jake Rudock threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, and Michigan's defense dominated throughout in the No.17 Wolverines' 41-7 victory over No.19 Florida on Friday in the Citrus Bowl.
In a game billed as a battle of two of the top defenses in the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, the Wolverines' offense shined bright in the school's first bowl victory since 2012.
Michigan (10-3) had three touchdown drives of at least 70 yards and finished with 503 yards of offense against a Florida defense that entered the game ranked sixth nationally.
Leading by 10 at the half, Michigan scored on each of its first two possessions in the third quarter to take a 31-7 lead.