Former Michigan defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen sizes up the Wolverines' chances against Alabama in the Citrus Bowl.

Van Bergen joins senior editor John Borton to talk about a possible scenario that would have Michigan battling for a fourth-quarter lead, and the factors weighing against that eventuality. The former Wolverine also delivers a plea for Michigan to come out as a more physical team than it has all year.

Here's what Van Bergen had to say…

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