Overview

• Castellanos reiterated that Alabama no longer has Nick Saban to “save them,” telling reporters he still “stands on” his offseason remark.
• In fresh comments, he said Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense is “the hardest defense I’ll see all year,” crediting daily reps for his development.
• CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello reported the quarterback has been “incredibly inconsistent” through the first week of fall camp and the initial scrimmage.
• Florida State hired White after firing Adam Fuller following a 2–10 season, a shift Castellanos says has sharpened his decision-making.
• The Boston College transfer is slated to replace DJ Uiagalelei when Florida State hosts Alabama on Aug. 30 at Doak Campbell Stadium.