Anticipation is building as the Alabama Crimson Tide gears up to face off against the Florida State Seminoles in a highly awaited matchup that kicks off the 2025 college football season. Scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT, the game will take place at the iconic Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, and can be viewed live on ABC.
The excitement escalated recently when respected college football insider Brett McMurphy shared the kickoff times for several thrilling matchups featuring teams from the SEC and ACC, heightening the buzz among fans eager to see how these skirmishes unfold.
This contest marks the first time Alabama and Florida State will meet since their 2017 season opener, a game won by the Crimson Tide with a score of 24-7, as their defense dominated the field in Atlanta. However, the last matchup in Florida was a stinging 21-14 defeat for Alabama back in September 2007—a significant game during Nick Saban’s first year at the helm.
As these two respected programs get ready to face off for the sixth time, Alabama leads the all-time series with a record of 3-1-1.
Last season, the Crimson Tide wrapped up their campaign with a commendable 9-4 record under the leadership of first-year coach Kalen DeBoer. They achieved notable victories over rivals such as Auburn, LSU, and Georgia, although they faced setbacks against teams like Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Oklahoma. Their season concluded in disappointment with a loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl, previously known as the Outback Bowl.
On the other hand, Florida State endured a tough 2024, finishing with a challenging 2-10 record under head coach Mike Norvell. However, the team is looking for a resurgence in the upcoming season.
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