Overview

• The No. 8 Crimson Tide visit Florida State on Aug. 30 at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC, marking Alabama’s first true season-opening road game since 2020 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
• Resale prices for the opener start at $250 on VividSeats and $251 on StubHub, reflecting strong demand for the matchup.
• Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said his message to new starting quarterback Ty Simpson is to simply play his game, confirmed he will coach from the box, and noted running back Jam Miller will miss Saturday’s game.
• Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack highlighted the challenge of FSU’s revamped offense under new coordinators, praising QB Tommy Castellanos’ escape ability and noting DL James Smith is back practicing and in good position health-wise.
• Beyond the opener, coverage flags five games as pivotal for Alabama’s CFP push: at Georgia on Sept. 27, at Missouri on Oct. 11, LSU on Nov. 8, Oklahoma on Nov. 15, and at Auburn on Nov. 29.