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Photos: Michigan State holds off Pittsburgh in Peach Bowl
Photos from the Peach Bowl college football game between Michigan State and Pittsburgh at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 30, 2021.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker hoists the trophy after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Tucker is a former defensive coordinator at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark (74) reacts in the closing seconds of their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans players celebrate their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) attempts a pass as offensive lineman J.D. Duplain (67) and offensive tackle AJ Arcuri (76) blocks Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) catches the go-ahead touchdown against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) catches the go-ahead touchdown against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) catches the go-ahead touchdown against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire, behind, in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrates his go-ahead touchdown with quarterback Payton Thorne, facing, in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrates his go-ahead touchdown with tight end Connor Heyward (11) in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Heyward is a graduate of Peachtree Ridge high school. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) catches a pass against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) scores a receiving touchdown against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back A.J. Woods (25) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans fans celebrate a touchdown during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) reacts after scoring a receiving touchdown during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) runs after a catch for a 52-yard gain during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts after a receiving touchdown is confirmed by officials during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) scores a receiving touchdown against Michigan State Spartans cornerback Marqui Lowery (29) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Brandon Hill (9) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan State Spartans tight end Maliq Carr (6) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) runs after a catch for a 52-yard gain during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans running back Jordon Simmons (22) runs against Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Cam Bright (38) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Simmons is a graduate of McEachern high school. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) jumps to elude the tackle of Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Judson Tallandier (26) on a punt return by Reed during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Dayon Hayes (50) reacts after sacking Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Davis Beville (17) attempts a pass during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of their game against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Cam Bright (38, right) and defensive back Erick Hallett (31) tackle Michigan State Spartans running back Harold Joiner (2) after a run during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Cam Bright (38) tackles Michigan State Spartans running back Harold Joiner (2) after a run during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
The Pittsburgh Panthers run on the field before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl before their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
The Pittsburgh Panthers marching band perform before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Michigan State Spartans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers drum major performs before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Michigan State Spartans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Pittsburgh Panthers mascot Roc high fives fans before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Michigan State Spartans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker runs down the sideline as he reacts to a call by an official during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans tight end Connor Heyward (11) secures a touchdown reception against Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Brandon George (30) in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Heyward is a graduate of Peachtree Ridge high school. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) stiff arms Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Tamarion Crumpley (24) after a catch in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) runs for yards during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans tight end Connor Heyward (11) celebrates with fans after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Hayward is a graduate of Peachtree Ridge high school. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker waves to fans after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed, left, hands the trophy to linebacker Cal Haladay after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed hoists the trophy after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Michigan State Spartans fans celebrate a late interception to seal the Spartans' 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker hoists the trophy after their 31-21 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, December 30, 2021. Tucker is a former defensive coordinator at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Hellen Obiri wins the women’s race at the finish of the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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