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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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Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching (28), offensive lineman Michael Kneip (67) and linebacker Azeem Victor (36) celebrate with teammates after beating the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won 70-21. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching (28), offensive lineman Michael Kneip (67) and linebacker Azeem Victor (36) celebrate with teammates after beating the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won 70-21. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Create Turnovers- Jalen Hurts has been a revelation for Alabama, and has excelled as the first true freshman quarterback to start for Nick Saban. However, since October 15th he has been turning the ball over at an alarming rate. Washington’s defense is good, and to slow Alabama down and put themselves in a position to win they need to win time of possession, and take the ball away from Alabama. Nobody’s been able to win off their turnovers yet, but flustering Hurts and getting the ball back is a start.

Oct 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies coach Chris Peterson (R) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (32) after defeating the Southern California Trojans 17-12 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies coach Chris Peterson (R) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (32) after defeating the Southern California Trojans 17-12 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Cut It Loose- Washington has nothing to lose in this game, playing the best team in college football they need to cut it loose and unleash everything they’ve got. They need to let Jake Browning take some shots deep with John Ross and Dante Pettis, and they need get Myles Gaskin going early to establish some play action and throws downfield. Chris Peterson has to be watching Florida’s first drive tape from the SEC Championship when they walked down the field and scored on Alabama.

Take Advantage of Alabama’s Injuries- Alabama has a lot of injuries in key places, but has four and five stars to plug those holes, however, some of the injured players are indispensable no matter the replacement. Washington has the players to take advantage of their injuries at corner, safety, and the offensive line. If they can exploit these match ups they’ll be in good position to pull off the upset.

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