RESHAD JONES VS. BRANDON LAFELL

LSU receiver Brandon LaFell and Georgia safety Reshad Jones won’t matchup one-on-one per se, but we all know Jones wants to get a kill shot on one of the best receivers in the nation.

LaFell had just three catches when the Tigers and Bulldogs matched up last season, but he made the most of them with two touchdowns, including a career-high 43-yarder.

Georgia’s secondary has been used and abused at times this year, and it’s still looking for redemption.

A.J. GREEN VS. PATRICK PETERSON AND CHAD JONES

Georgia’s A.J. Green has been unstoppable this season, but LSU’s tandem of corner Patrick Peterson and safety Chad Jones will be the most dynamic defensive backs he’s gone up against.

As corners go, Peterson is huge (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) and athletic, and Jones has won a national championship playing both football and baseball.

Together, they have three interceptions this year, and the potential to limit Green’s opportunities – or at least make him work harder for them.

JOE COX VS. TEMPTATION

Georgia quarterback Joe Cox has a tendency to throw it to Green, and it’s been successful so far. That said, he’s been bailed out a few times by Green’s amazing ability to find the ball in traffic.

Arizona State picked Cox off twice last week as he attempted to force passes Green’s way. That won’t fly against an LSU defense that already has seven interceptions this season.

Cox has a plethora of young playmakers on his side, and Saturday he’ll need to trust them and be patient as things open up for Green.

RICHARD SAMUEL AND CALEB KING VS. PHYSICAL LSU DEFENSIVE FRONT

Georgia’s rushing attack is the weakness of its offense. Take away Richard Samuel’s 80-yard run against Arkansas, and he’s averaging just 3.2 yards per carry, and Caleb King has averaged 5.2 yards per attempt, albeit in only 22 carries.

This game will truly be a physical matchup, and one where the rushing attack will be vital, especially in terms of clock management and giving the Georgia defense time to collect itself on the sideline.

As we said earlier, Cox and the passing attack will be competing against some of the best defensive backs in the country, and an established running game will alleviate the pressure.

CIRON BLACK VS. GEORGIA’S D-ENDS

LSU offensive tackle Ciron Black is a first-rounder in the making. Barring injury he’ll be there in the draft come April.

Georgia has to find a way to get some pressure on mobile Tiger quarterback Jordan Jefferson, something they’ve struggled with against lesser offensive lines this season.

That said, Justin Houston’s return as well as the emergence of Cornelius Washington has hinted at a bright future for the Georgia pass rush.