Overview

• Tommy Castellanos threw for 152 yards and ran for 78 with a touchdown, validating his offseason claim that Alabama wouldn’t stop him.
• Under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, Florida State controlled the trenches with 230 rushing yards at 4.7 per carry.
• Alabama confirmed star receiver Ryan Williams sustained a concussion on a fourth-quarter hit after an on-field targeting flag was overturned on review.
• Kalen DeBoer called it an "uphill climb" as Alabama’s offense fizzled after an opening touchdown drive and the defense produced little pass rush.
• The loss triggered sharp fan and media criticism of DeBoer and complicates, but does not end, Alabama’s College Football Playoff chances in the expanded format.