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No. 8 Alabama Opens at Florida State With Ty Simpson’s First Start as Storm Risk Builds

The game serves as an early measure of Kalen DeBoer’s second-year course correction on the road.

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Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC in Alabama’s first true season-opening road game since 2000.
  • Alabama will be without running back Jam Miller for several weeks, with Jaeden Roberts in concussion protocol and defensive lineman Tim Keenan III likely limited.
  • BetMGM lists the Crimson Tide as a roughly two-touchdown favorite, and national models project an edge for Alabama despite a new starting quarterback.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts a high chance of rain and thunderstorms, Alabama practiced with wet and soapy footballs, and any lightning could prompt in-game delays under NCAA rules.
  • Florida State debuts 49 newcomers, including 22 transfers and dual-threat QB Tommy Castellanos, under new coordinators Gus Malzahn and Tony White, with Alabama’s linebackers highlighted as a potential matchup advantage.