Kalen DeBoer is back for Year 2 after missing the College Football Playoff at Alabama last season, and the Crimson Tide are looking to make a statement after their lowest start in the preseason AP Poll since 2008, Nick Saban’s second season at the helm. DeBoer and the Tide head into the matchup with a first-year starter at quarterback, Ty Simpson, who won a three-way fall camp battle for the job.
Florida State transfer quarterback Thomas Castellanos already made his statement, fanning the flames of anticipation for this matchup in the offseason by calling out the Alabama defense, and now he’ll have his chance to back it up. Even with a loaded slate of games, this matchup between Alabama and Florida State is one of the marquee matchups in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, and we have everything you need to know to be ready for Saturday in Tallahassee.
How to watch No. 8 Alabama vs. FSU in Week 1
- Date: Saturday, August 30
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ABC
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Alabama record: 0-0
- Florida State record: 0-0
Alabama vs. Florida State odds, spread and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Alabama -550
- FSU +400
Spread
- Alabama -13.5 (-114)
- FSU +13.5 (-106)
Total
- 50.5 (over -110/under -110)
Alabama injury report
- Jam Miller, RB: OUT (collarbone)
- Jaeden Roberts, OG: Questionable (concussion)
- James Smith, DL: Probable (undisclosed)
Florida State injury report
- Lawayne McCoy, WR: OUT (undisclosed)
- Kevin Wynn, DT: OUT (undisclosed)
ABC announcers for Alabama vs. Florida State
The ABC crew of Joe Tessitore and former Florida Gators quarterback Jesse Palmer will be in Tallahassee for No. 8 Alabama’s Week 1 clash with Florida State. The familiar duo will be joined by Katie George on the sidelines.
Weather forecast in Tallahassee
Thunderstorms are likely in Tallahassee on Saturday with a high of just 79 degrees, but expectations for humidity levels near 90 percent. The elements could be a factor in the game, and if there is rain in the afternoon for the 3:30 p.m. ET kick, it could favor Florida State’s run-heavy offense with Thomas Castellanos and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn.
Alabama's run game could be compromised without veteran running back Jam Miller, who was injured in the team's final scrimmage of fall camp and will miss the early part of the season. The Tide will be hoping to have right guard Jaeden Roberts back healthy for Week 1 as he recovers from a concussion sustained in camp.
Alabama and Florida State series history
Alabama all-time record vs. FSU: 3-1-1
Last meeting, 2017 at neutral site: 24-7 Alabama W