Overview
- During an On3 interview, Castellanos said “They don’t have Nick Saban to save them” and expressed his confidence that Alabama “won’t stop” the Seminoles.
- The season opener against Alabama is scheduled for Aug. 30 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
- Florida State seeks to improve on a 2-10 campaign with key transfers including Castellanos and tight end Duce Robinson.
- Alabama enters the matchup with a 9-4 record from coach Kalen DeBoer’s first season and maintains a top-ranked recruiting advantage.
- ESPN Bet lists Florida State as a 13-point underdog and ESPN’s Football Power Index projects the Seminoles to win six games in 2025.