This story is part of a 12-week long breakdown GatorBait.net is doing of every game on Florida's 2017 schedule.

Today we check in with three of our Florida insiders to see what their thoughts -- and their score predictions -- are on the opener against Michigan. Check it out below and vote on who you think will win, as well.

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Blake Alderman: I think this is a very winnable game for the Gators with both teams losing a lot of pieces from last year. With Michigan losing so many seniors and former starters from last year's team, I am wondering how it will execute with it being so early in the season. Florida has a bit more consistency at most positions, minus quarterback. This game is going to be won in the trenches, so the Gators will need to be strong up front to open the run game and avoid turning over the ball when they do air it out.

Score Prediction: Florida 23 - 21 Michigan

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Luke Stampini: Michigan lost plenty of starters off its stout defense from a year ago, while the Gators return a vast majority of their offense for another year together. Florida should be able to score enough and though the defense is a concern, it should return enough to hold off the Wolverines in the end.

Score Prediction: Florida 24 - 21 Michigan

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Thomas Goldkamp: Both teams have plenty of question marks. Perhaps the telling matchup will be in the trenches. Whichever defensive line is able to be more disruptive likely gives its team the upper hand. Florida's offensive line will have its hands full but returns more experience than Michigan's unit. For that reason, I have to give the nod to the Gators, despite thinking that this game will be a bit of a shootout with two fairly raw secondaries.

Score Prediction: Florida 33 - 27 Michigan

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