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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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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) celebrates after the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi Stadium.
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) celebrates after the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi Stadium. /

Sidney Jones, CB: Alabama has a duo of very talented receivers in ArDarius Stewart and Calvin Ridley, and both can do a lot of damage on any play from a jet sweep, to a deep bomb. Jones will more than likely be matched up on Ridley, but him and the rest of the secondary will need to make it difficult for Jalen Hurts to throw the ball by locking down all of their receiving threats.

Myles Gaskin, RB: Alabama’s rushing defense is very tough, and Myles Gaskin is very talented. He went 1,339 yards and 10 scores this year while Alabama’s defense has only allowed 824 yards and three touchdowns, with the last rushing touchdown coming against Tennessee in week nine. The Huskies will need Gaskin to get going to loosen up the front seven, and to help take some pressure off Jake Browning.

Vita Vea, DL: 6’5″ 332 pounder will play a huge role in slowing Alabama’s ground attack up the middle. Alabama’s backs are key to their offensive success, and having a big and disruptive body in the middle like Vea helps. He’s a talented tackle who will most likely be squaring off with Bradley Bozeman for the game, and will need to create some issues for the inside running game to deter Alabama’s offense.

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