Michigan vs. Florida Elite Eight Preview Capsule: Predict The Winner

PREDICT: Michigan vs. Florida

Thanks to a dramatic Wolverines rally led by Trey Burke, there will no No. 1 seed in the final of the South Region. Thanks to a strong performance by the No. 3 Florida Gators, there will be no Cinderella either.

After dispatching No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast University in the Sweet 16, No. 3 Florida faces No. 4 Michigan in the Elite Eight. Michigan forced overtime against No. 1 Kansas and then surged ahead for a stunning win. The winner in this matchup on Sunday, March 31 at 2:20 p.m. EST in Arlington, Tex. will advance to the Final Four.

Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will survive and advance.

Michigan
Regular Season Record: 26-7
Conference Record: 12-6 (Big Ten)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Wisconsin in semifinals
Top Players: Trey Burke (Guard), Tim Hardaway Jr. (Guard)
Top 25 Wins: NC State (#18), Minnesota (#9), Ohio State (#10), Michigan State (#9)
Worst Losses: Michigan State (75-52), Penn State (84-78)
RPI Ranking: 17

Florida
Regular Season Record: 26-7
Conference Record: 14-4 (Southeastern)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Ole Miss in final
Top Player: Kenny Boynton (Guard)
Top 25 Wins: Wisconsin (#22), Missouri (#17), Ole Miss (#16), Kentucky (#25)
Worst Losses: Arkansas (80-69)
RPI Ranking: 6

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