Sports News - 2016 Peach Bowl: Alabama reaches title game with win over Washington
Alabama's T.J. Simmons joins fans for a photo after defeating Washington
Alabama wide receiver T.J. Simmons joins the fans in the stands for a selfie after the Crimson Tide won the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama's Ryan Anderson intercepts during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (L) intercepts the ball from Washington Huskies running back Lavon Coleman (22) and scores during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Jonathan Allen recovers fumble during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) recovers the Washington Huskies fumble during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Bo Scarbrough runs for first down during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs for a first down against Washington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp (21) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington fans during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies fans react to a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal playoff at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Huskies QB Jake Browning sacked during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (L) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington's John Ross during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) misses Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington QB Jake Browning argues during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) argues a call during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama majorettes cheer their 24-7 win over the Washington Huskies
The Alabama majorettes cheer their 24-7 win over the Washington Huskies in the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Washington's Dante Pettis scores TD during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) celebrates a 16-yard pass reception for a touchdown with teammate Aaron Fuller (12) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Bo Scarbrough runs 68-yard TD during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) takes off on a 68-yard touchdown run leaving Washington Huskies defeders Elijah Qualls (11) and Ben Burr-Kirven (25) on the ground during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama coach Nick Saban argues during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban disputes a call during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game against the Washington Huskies in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington band during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
The Washington Huskies band plays during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama won 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama coach Nick Saban and team celebrate winning Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball from the Washington Huskies late in the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Tim Tebow during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama won 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington cheerleaders during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama won 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepts during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball from the Washington Huskies late in the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Nick Saban, Bo Scarbrough, Ryan Anderson celebrate winning Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (C) hoists the George P. Crumbley Trophy with offensive MVP Bo Scarbrough (L) and defensive MVP Ryan Anderson (R) after defeating the Washington Huskies 24-7 during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama celebrates winning Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Confetti falls on Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban after Alabama defeated Washington 24-7 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama's Ryan Anderson intercepts for TD during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) scores on a 26-yard interception return against the Washington Huskies during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington's Dante Pettis brought down during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) is brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington's Myles Gaskin upended during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) is upended after catching a pass in front of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive backs Anthony Averett (28) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama coach Nick Saban during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban signals a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal playoff at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama QB Jalen Hurts during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hands off to Calvin Ridley (3) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama fans during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Alabama Crimson Tide fans celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Washington takes field for Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff semifinal game
Washington Huskies players take the field during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA playoff semifinal football game in Atlanta, December 31, 2016. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Alabama linebacker and defensive MVP Ryan Anderson waves to the fans
Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson waves to the fans after accepting the defensive MVP after defeating Washington in the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
in the second half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama majorettes cheer their team against Washington
The Alabama majorettes cheer their team against Washington in the second half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, center, with the Peach Bowl trophy, offensive MVP Bo Scarbrough, left, and defensive MVP Ryan Anderson celebrate defeating Washington 24-7 in the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama's Fitzpatrick interceps Washington pass in end zone
Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Washington wide receiver John Ross, right, in the closing seconds of the second half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama linebacker Tim Williams (56) closes in to sack Washington quarterback Jake Browning in the second half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama fans celebrate interception for touchdown against Washington
Alabama fan David Hibberts, center, celebrates a pick six by Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) after Anderson intercepted a Washington pass for a touchdown in the first half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Washington's Dante Pettis celebrates touchdown against Alabama
Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) and Connor Griffin (83) celebrate Pettis' touchdown catch against Alabama in the first half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI
Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson intercepts a Washington pass intended for Lavon Coleman and runs it in for a touchdown in the first half of the 2016 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2016. Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI