ASU football filed an appeal to get Shamari Simmons' targeting penalty from the Big 12 title game overturned, coach Kenny Dillingham said.

ASU appealed the ruling with the NCAA in hopes Simmons won't miss the first half of the Peach Bowl due to automatic suspension.

Simmons came through untouched on a blitz and blasted Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht. While Becht was prone on the turf, Simmons and his teammates rejoiced. That celebration was foolish and short-lived as a penalty flag had been thrown.