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Ty Simpson’s First Start Headlines Alabama’s Road Opener at Florida State

Key injuries plus a heavily reworked Florida State roster frame an early measure of Kalen DeBoer’s progress away from home.

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FILE - Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game against Louisville on Oct. 25, 2024, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
  • Fourth-year junior Ty Simpson will make his first career start at quarterback for No. 8 Alabama.
  • Running back Jam Miller is out with a dislocated collarbone, guard Jaeden Roberts remains in concussion protocol, and defensive lineman Tim Keenan III is expected to be limited.
  • Oddsmakers list Alabama as about a 13.5-point favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
  • Florida State enters with nearly 50 newcomers led by transfer QB Thomas Castellanos and new coordinators Gus Malzahn on offense and Tony White on defense, a setup analysts say could test but also favor Alabama’s linebackers.