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Will Ty Simpson and the Alabama Crimson Tide beat Florida State on Saturday, Aug. 30? College football Week 1 picks, predictions and odds preview the non-conference game.
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Overview

  • The game kicks off Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. ET in Tallahassee on ABC.
  • Florida State’s official X account reported all 67,000 seats are taken following the stadium overhaul.
  • Tickets remain on resale sites such as SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Viagogo, with listings starting around $231–$270 as of Aug. 24.
  • BetMGM lists Alabama -13.5 with a -525 moneyline for the Tide, +400 for FSU, and a 50.5 over/under.
  • Projections cited by AZ Central show Alabama win probabilities of roughly 83% (Dimers) to 90.6% (ESPN), reflecting a national expectation of a lopsided matchup.