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FSU’s Thomas Castellanos Challenges Alabama, Elicits Social Media Replies From Tide Players

Castellanos’s declaration follows his move from Boston College to a Seminoles squad eager to rebound from a 2-10 season.

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Overview

  • Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos told On3 that without former coach Nick Saban he “just don’t see them stopping me” in the Aug. 30 opener.
  • The Seminoles and Crimson Tide will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Aug. 30 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
  • Castellanos transferred after being benched at Boston College and arrives to lead a Florida State team rebuilding under coach Mike Norvell.
  • Under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer, Alabama went 9-4 in 2024, losing to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl and suffering its first loss to Vanderbilt in 40 years.
  • Alabama players including Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, Kelby Collins and Lebbeus T. Overton responded with emojis on social media, signaling confidence ahead of the season opener.