I like both of these defenses very much. But it goes farther than that. The Badgers are a running team that plays at a very slow tempo. The Badgers aren't going to get caught up in any type of track meet or passing game. Not with Alex Hornibrook at quarterback. Wisconsin learned its lesson in the Big Ten title game loss to Ohio State when its offensive line got whipped at the line of scrimmage.

Miami has an excellent defensive line and is highly opportunistic. The Hurricanes have forced 22 turnovers during their last seven games. Hornibrook has been picked off 15 times this season. The Badgers will stay on the ground even if they fall behind.

How good is Wisconsin's defense? It ranked No. 1 in fewest yards per game and in run defense. The Badgers also surrendered the third-fewest points per game in the nation just 13.2.

Miami is going to struggle to move the ball. Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier isn't a high percentage passer completing less than 55 percent of his throws.

The Hurricanes averaged just 8.5 points in their last two games against Pittsburgh and Clemson.