PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's Bowl Total of the Year
(NCAAF) Alabama vs. Michigan,
Total: 44.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 44.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
Not only do both Michigan and Alabama have tremendous defenses, but both have slow-paced offenses. Michigan plays at the slowest tempo in the country while Alabama ranks in the bottom-30 in pace. So the clock is going to keep moving.
No team gave up fewer points per game than Michigan. The Wolverines rank No. 1 in scoring defense holding foes to 9.5 points a game. They rank second in the nation in fewest yards allowed and in pass defense.
Alabama's skill position talent, while good, is down from previous seasons.
The Crimson Tide, though, have an elite secondary and strong pass rush. I'm not expecting Michigan to pass much. The Wolverines dialed back their passing attack during their last few games. Michigan also won't have its star guard Zak Zinter, who suffered a broken leg against Ohio State.
No team gave up fewer points per game than Michigan. The Wolverines rank No. 1 in scoring defense holding foes to 9.5 points a game. They rank second in the nation in fewest yards allowed and in pass defense.
Alabama's skill position talent, while good, is down from previous seasons.
The Crimson Tide, though, have an elite secondary and strong pass rush. I'm not expecting Michigan to pass much. The Wolverines dialed back their passing attack during their last few games. Michigan also won't have its star guard Zak Zinter, who suffered a broken leg against Ohio State.
