Florida State didn’t just beat Alabama — they rocked college football. In front of a roaring Tallahassee crowd, the Seminoles upset the Tide 31–17, snapping Bama’s 23-game opening win streak.
🔑 Key Moments
- QB Tommy Castellanos: The Boston College transfer owned the night — 152 passing yards, 78 rushing, and a TD. His swagger fueled the offense.
- Gus Malzahn’s new scheme: The “Gus Bus” rolled right over Alabama with 230 rushing yards, misdirection plays, and tempo that left the Tide gasping.
- Defensive grit: FSU stuffed Bama on fourth down three times, forcing them into just 6-for-17 on third downs.
- Game-changer flag: In the 4th, Alabama’s James Smith nailed Castellanos late — a personal foul that turned into FSU’s go-ahead touchdown drive.
- Final Stand: With 5:39 left, the Noles slammed the door on Alabama’s comeback hopes.
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🎙 Voices Around the Game
- Coach Norvell: Fired up but focused — said he was “pissed it wasn’t more.”
- Analysts: Called out Alabama’s lack of discipline in the post-Saban era.
- Lee Corso: Went out on a high note, picking FSU as one of his final GameDay upsets.
🌊 What It Means
This wasn’t luck — it was a statement win. FSU’s offensive line clicked, the defense held firm, and the energy inside Doak felt seismic. Meanwhile, Alabama’s new era under Kalen DeBoer is already wobbling.
The tides have turned — and this time, they’re garnet and gold.
