Citrus Bowl 2016: Game Grades, Analysis for Michigan vs. Florida

The 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines dominated the No. 19 Florida Gators and earned a 41-7 victory in the 2016 Orlando Citrus Bowl on Friday in Orlando, Florida.

After Florida tied the game at seven apiece, Michigan scored 34 consecutive points to end the season at 10-3. The Gators dropped their third-straight game and finished 10-4.

Positional Unit	1st-Half Grade	Final Grade
Pass Offense	B+	A
Run Offense	B+	A
Pass Defense	B-	B+
Run Defense	B+	A-
Special Teams	A-	A
Coaching	A-	A

Michigan Pass Offense: Quarterback Jake Rudock's improvement from his Michigan debut to college finale was remarkable. He completed 20 of 31 passes, connecting with wide receiver Jehu Chesson five times for 118 yards and a touchdown. Rudock also hit wide receiver Grant Perry and running back Drake Johnson for another score each.

Michigan Run Offense: The surprise of the game was the offense's effectiveness on the ground. Running back De'Veon Smith rushed for 109 yards, his highest total since September 26, 2015. Johnson scampered for 58 yards and a touchdown, while fullback Sione Houma added 32 yards and reached the end zone once.

Michigan Pass Defense: After a mediocre first quarter by the defensive backfield, the Wolverines locked up Florida quarterback Treon Harris. Linebacker Royce Jenkins-Stone and defensive end Chris Wormley both notched a sack, and safety Jarrod Wilson's red-zone interception keyed Michigan's 34-point run.

Michigan Run Defense: Harris' quickness was a notable problem early on, but Michigan successfully contained the speedy quarterback until the outcome was well in hand. The defense limited Florida to 2.6 yards per carry on designed first-down runs.

Michigan Special Teams: Starting punter Blake O'Neill wasn't available. As it turns out, the Wolverines didn't need him. Although kicker/punter Kenny Allen's lone punt was a touchback, he connected on a pair of short field goals.

Michigan Coaching: The effectiveness of the Wolverines' attack against one of the nation's best defenses was impressive. Offensive coordinator Tim Drevno and passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch deserve credit for establishing the running game, which opened up the aerial attack.

Positional Unit	1st-Half Grade	Final Grade
Pass Offense	C+	C-
Run Offense	B-	C+
Pass Defense	C	D
Run Defense	C	D
Special Teams	C-	B
Coaching	B-	C-

Florida Pass Offense: Wide receiver Antonio Callaway snared five passes for 75 yards. However, tight end DeAndre Goolsby dropped what should've been a big gain, and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson short-armed a possible touchdown. Harris, who caught a trick-play score from Callaway, finished 8-of-21 for 146 yards. Harris failed to complete a pass during the second half.

Florida Run Offense: Harris picked up a couple of big gains on scrambles, but the offensive line opened little room for running back Kelvin Taylor. He had a 21-yard run in garbage time before halftime and was otherwise limited to 29 yards on 10 attempts.

Florida Pass Defense: Friday was probably not the ideal end to Vernon Hargreaves III's college career. Chesson torched the standout cornerback on a double move for a touchdown as well as a 45-yard completion. The Gators failed to record a sack for the second time this season.

Florida Run Defense: Between the Wolverines' overall ineffectiveness on the ground during Big Ten action and Florida's regular success against the run, the expectation was a much better day. Michigan tallied 225 rushing yards, the third-highest mark posted on the Gators.

Florida Special Teams: Callaway returned a kick 37 yards, but Florida couldn't convert the game-changing special teams play the coaches knew was necessary. A fake field goal on the opening possession resulted in an interception, and a fake punt lost a yard.

Florida Coaching: Michigan's success against an ordinarily stout defense was a glaring issue, but the Gators' inability to score was the product of a superior unit shutting down a mediocre quarterback and shortage of playmakers on the outside.

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