Here are some individual matchups to watch of today's matchup from Jacksonville.
UF SS Tony Joiner vs. Georgia QB Matt Stafford
No Major Wright means Joiner doesn't have room for error. Kyle Jackson, who has struggled all season, has taken Wright's place and that puts all the backfield pressure squarely on Joiner. The Gators secondary won't be great, but it'll be the improved pass rush that should safe UF. Stafford will do well, the Gators offense will just do better.
Edge: Stafford
UF DT Javier Estopinan vs. Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno
It's time for Moreno to prove why he was the No. 9-rated running back by Scout.com. The Bulldogs freshman back has done well so far this season averaging just over 88 yards a game on a 5.2 average, but the Gators are second in the SEC in run defense. After a slow start, Estopinan has come on as of late and gotten more of a push up the middle. Also look for froshy Torrey Davis to come in and provide an extra burst up front.
Advantage: Estopinan
UF QB Tim Tebow vs. Georgia SS Kelin Johnson
It's hard to imagine anybody shutting down UF's offense led by the Heisman Contending Tebow. However, the Bulldogs secondary is experienced . They might be able to slow the Gators down on some drives, but with a fully healthy Bubba Caldwell, this UF offense is too much to handle. The Gators were able to score on an even better LSU defense so you can sure bet they can do it against the Bulldogs.
Edge: Tebow
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