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Florida State Stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Opener, Snapping Tide’s 23-Game Streak

The defeat intensifies scrutiny of Kalen DeBoer following Florida State’s ground‑heavy resurgence under Gus Malzahn.

Aug 30, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during warmups before the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Transfer quarterback Thomas Castellanos backed up his offseason bravado, going 9-of-14 for 152 yards and rushing for 78 yards with a touchdown in his FSU debut.
  • The Seminoles piled up 230 rushing yards and four scores under their new offensive coordinator, while Alabama managed just 87 on the ground.
  • Kalen DeBoer accepted responsibility, saying there were no excuses and warning of an uphill climb, as Alabama fell to 0-1 ahead of a Sept. 6 home game against ULM.
  • Fans stormed the field at Doak Campbell Stadium after the upset, and Florida State faces a likely $50,000 ACC fine for a first offense, according to local reporting.
  • Alabama receiver Ryan Williams left after a head injury and was reported to have a concussion, and irate fans on social media called for DeBoer to be fired.