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Peach Bowl Preview: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Washington

By Sam Beckenstein

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks on during the trophy presentation with head coach Nick Saban and wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) after the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks on during the trophy presentation with head coach Nick Saban and wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) after the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Marlon Humphrey, CB: Alabama will be tested by Washington’s best receivers, John Ross and Dante Pettis, who are very athletic receivers who can bust defenses wide open. They’re big play threats who need to be contained, and Alabama’s best corner, Marlon Humphrey will be a huge key if he is fully healthy, in stopping them. Him and Anthony Averett will need to limit them to limit the Huskies’ offense.

Rashaan Evans, ILB: Evans has played as a backup most of his career, and has only played inside linebacker after depth issues arose earlier this year. Evans has now been thrust into the starting inside linebacker role when Shaun Dion Hamilton (3rd highest graded ILB in SEC in 2016) tore his ACL. He struggled and excelled at times against Florida, but he will be definitely be a target of the Huskies’ game plan.

Jalen Hurts, QB: The true freshman never seems to get flustered, ever. He has bounced back each time he has turned the ball over, and is setting records at Bama. Expect Lane Kiffin to unleash the best of the Tide’s playbook to maximize Hurts’ running ability and to give him some open looks downfield to minimize his turnover chances. If the Huskies can stop Alabama’s trio of backs, there will be a lot of pressure on Hurts to lead the offense down the field.

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