I don’t think these kind of comparisons are particularly helpful. I think position matchups matter a lot more. Here is my take:
Miami OL v. UF DL: UF. Our line struggled all last year and I don’t see them having much success. Hopefully I am wrong but it’s been awhile since we fielded a group that controls the line.
Miami QB/WRs v. UF DBs: Slight edge to Miami. The QB play is the big question mark obviously. If we can get the ball to our guys in space, they will carve up some big plays. Hopefully they maximize JT’s potential.
Miami RB/TEs v. UF LBs: Miami. They don’t have the personnel to match up with Jordan and Mallory. Our running backs are talented but their success largely depends on the success of the OL.
UF OL v. Miami DL: Miami. If our interior lineman can holdup, our defense will give us an opportunity to win the game. The talent, experience, and skill at DE is just ridiculous.
UF QB/WRs v. Miami DBs: UF. I don’t think much of Franks but he has experience winning some big games and the WR corp has been productive. I like the talent in our secondary but I think we will feel the loss of Johnson, Redwine, and MJ out there on the first game of the season.
UF RB/TEs v. Miami LBs: Miami. We have one of the best LB corps in the country and the DL should give them space to make plays.
Miami ST v. UF ST: I don’t know much about UF’s ST but I give them they edge. Hopefully the Aussie comes in big time for us.
Diaz v. Mullen: Mullen. As a head coach, we just don’t know what we are getting with Diaz yet. I have been fooled one too many times on our head coaching hires. Mullen has a lot more experience and has the clear advantage in this game. Diaz’s only advantage is the lack of film on the offense, and hopefully he capitalizes on it.
