Overview

• Florida State gashed Alabama for 230 rushing yards in a 31–17 opener that exposed run defense, third‑down issues and a faltering ground game.
• The defeat snapped a 23-game season‑opening win streak and pushed the Crimson Tide down to No. 21 in the polls.
• SEC Network’s Jordan Rodgers reports Alabama will expand rotations against ULM, including new looks on the offensive line and at receiver.
• Receiver Ryan Williams exited with a concussion and remains in protocol, leaving his Week 2 availability uncertain.
• Betting analysis now favors under 8.5 wins and a playoff miss as hot-seat talk intensifies around Kalen DeBoer despite Saban’s public support.