Shamari Simmons missed the first half of the Peach Bowl, but he didn’t take long to make his impact felt with a safety early in the second half against Texas.
Montana Warren got the start at nickel in place of Simmons, who said the key to his own success would be not skipping a beat when he came in for the third quarter.
He definitely didn’t skip any beats when knocking out the ball for a fumble in the end zone before getting up off the ground and tackling Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers for the safety. ASU cut the deficit to 17-5 and kicked a field goal on the ensuing possession.
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The safety came on the first play after Texas had stopped ASU on a fourth-down attempt near the goal line.
ASU’s defense started the second half on the right note, forcing a three-and-out on its first possession with two sacks.
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In a thrilling matchup against Texas, Shamari Simmons took center stage for the Arizona State University defense with a game-changing safety in the second half. The play ignited a fiery start for the Sun Devils and set the tone for a dominant defensive performance.
Simmons’ instinctive playmaking ability was on full display as he read the Longhorns’ offensive scheme perfectly, bursting through the line of scrimmage to sack the quarterback in the end zone for two crucial points. The safety not only swung the momentum in ASU’s favor but also showcased Simmons’ exceptional talent and leadership on the field.
As the Sun Devils continue to make their mark in the college football landscape, Simmons’ standout performance against Texas serves as a reminder of the team’s defensive prowess and his invaluable contribution to their success. With his stellar play and unwavering determination, Shamari Simmons is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12 conference.
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