College Football Playoff 2016: 5 keys to victory for Washington in Peach Bowl
Here’s what the Washington Huskies need to do in order to pull off the upset against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Peach Bowl on Saturday.
The Washington Huskies are making their first appearance in the College Football Playoff and they’ve earned it. After they had to hear the doubters all season, the Huskies will get their chance to prove them wrong against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Peach Bowl on Saturday.
The defending National Champions are undefeated on the season and are also playing their best football yet. However, they will face a big test against a team that is stout on both sides of the ball in Washington and it could create for a classic game. Here’s the keys to victory for Washington if they want to pull the upset.
5. Stretch the Alabama secondary
The Alabama Crimson Tide have several talented players in their secondary. Names like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Marlon Humphrey stand out in a group that prides themselves on being one of the best int he nation.
The Huskies are no slouch at passing the football and have wide receivers that can test any secondary that they match up against. Austin Pettis has blazing speed and has an uncanny ability to get separation from whomever he goes up against.
John Ross has the ability to make the tough catch and go one-on-one with a defender. The Huskies have to be able to stretch the secondary with speed and hope they can get some favorable situations. They need to move the ball to win this game.