DeVonta Smith is the most productive open receiver of this school football season and one of the most productive players the game has ever seen. His speed is incredible, his athletics is on point and when he plays one monster game after another, he’s sure to be captivating You can’t look away.
Alabama senior is one of four Heisman Trophy finalists this year, along with teammate Mac Jones, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask, and is the favorite. He entered the game leading the country in total yards per reception (1,511) and at the time in the country with 17 touchdowns in reception during the seasons and 137. 4 yards consistent with the game.
And his (unsurprising) impressive game against Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl for Friday’s first school playoff semifinal perfectly summed up his dominance in the 2020 season.
Even in a playoff game opposite no. four Fighting Irish, Smith discovered a overcoming himself with functionality that helped propel the No. 1 Crimson Tide to the national championship game, scheduled for Monday, January 11, with a 31-1four win. .
Smith finished with seven receptions for 130 yards and three touchdowns, which tied the record for maximum touchdowns in Rose Bowl history (although the game was not at the Rose Bowl). He was also named the Rose Bowl’s offensive MVP after the game.
It’s Smith’s eighth game this season with at least a hundred yards received, which is the peak in a season in Alabama history, according to ESPN Stats.
“He’s doing a wonderful job,” Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN after the game. “He’s a talented guy. He’s a great worker. He does every single thing accurately. He has a wonderful understanding of what he wants to do to be. “to play, and gives them each and every chance he has.
Smith had so many outrageous plays in this semi-final that it’s too tricky to point one out, so instead, here’s a preview of four explosive senior open receiver games that helped Alabama appear in another national championship game.
Note: They are indexed chronologically and not indexed because, in reality, who can choose the best ones?
Smith’s first big move from the game came here at alabama’s first practice and ended with a landing that reminded the defenses how ridiculously complicated it is to catch up or even slow down. Notre Dame couldn’t even use the line-up as an additional advocate to prevent Smith. in this case.
At the time and in tenth place early in the first quarter, junior quarterback Mac Jones temporarily passed the ball to Smith, who stopped him and took off on the left sideline. Metchie is confident that Smith will succeed in the finish zone with a key lock within the 10-yard line, allowing Smith to bat directly for the game’s first touchdown.
He crowned a series of seven games and 79 yards to give Crimson Tide a quick 7-0 lead after Fighting Irish with the ball.
At the beginning of the last quarter, Smith gained 24 yards to take his team to Irish fight territory, but his next impressive explosive moment gave Alabama a 21-7 lead. Jones discovered Smith in the middle in the 1st and 10th of Notre Dame’s 34-yard line, and despite being chased through senior protection Shaun Crawford and cornerer Nick McCloud, Smith proved, once again, that he is largely unstoppable.
Crawford nearly put up with Smith, but gave the impression of receiving a piece of the heisman’s leg, but Smith’s strong impulse took him to the finish area for his time, landing when he hit the field. that didn’t stop him from proceeding to play on Friday.
Of course, Smith’s part-time statistics were as big as you expected. He finished the first 30 minutes with five receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns, and remains one of six players Jones, who pitched for 182 yards in the first half and averaged 11. 4 yards consistent with the game, with whom he connected in the first half.
Jones’ first pass in the third quarter was Smith, who perfectly synchronized everything related to that catch. Crimson Tide started the first half with the ball, and at the time and eighth of his own 27-yard line, Jones looked at Smith deeply The pass was a little high, but Smith slapped at him and really seemed to levitate until he lowered the ball.
Smith had 22 yards on the ground, however, for Alabama, the series ended with the team’s clearing.
But seriously, look at this!
For the first and only landing of the moment in Alabama, Jones and Smith demonstrated not only their talent, but also the chemistry they have together, allowing them to be in Heisman’s career. Jones’ time on that perfect seven-yard landing pass, however, capturing Smith’s tiptoe in the corner of the finish area is something that looks good. Each angle of Smith’s replay of reception is spectacular, and is the only score in the third-quarter game.
The game is also the third landing of Smith’s game and the twentieth of the season, tying former LSU open catcher Ja’Marr Chase for the SEC season landing record.
Dabo Swinney’s most recent coaching survey didn’t age very well.
WAOUH WAOUH WOW.
Clemson’s James Skalski dealed a brutal blow to QB Justin Fields of Ohio State.
Classic saban.
Amazing.
Harris’ coverage allowed a 12-yard line for Alabama.
A quick consultant to explain regulations to extend school football before the PSC semi-finals, with updated 2019 rule adjustments.
Fortunately, everyone’s fine.
The Clemson Tigers No. 2 will face the Ohio State No. 3 Buckeyes in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Sugar Bowl school football semi-final (. . . )
Alabama Crimson Tide will face Irish Fighting Notre Dame in the football semi-finals of Rose Bowl College. This game is played (. . . )
DeVonta Smith had some other notable functionality for Alabama to qualify for the national championship game.