Overview

• Florida State out-gained Alabama 382 yards to 341 with a ground-heavy plan that produced 230 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
• Hugh Freeze praised Malzahn at his Monday press conference, calling him a close friend and saying he was thrilled for him and his family.
• Malzahn joined Mike Norvell’s staff this offseason after resigning as UCF’s head coach, beginning his first year as the Seminoles’ offensive coordinator.
• Malzahn told CBS Sports that beating a talented Alabama team “always feels pretty good,” highlighting quarterback Tommy Castellanos’ 152 passing yards, 78 rushing yards and a score.
• Malzahn said FSU even unveiled a trick play called “Fight Song,” which Alabama defended, illustrating the new coordinator’s creative approach in his debut.