EARLY CONFIDENCE
It is never easy to play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the season opener for any team. Even though the Crimson Tide did not make it to the playoffs, the pedigree of the university just in terms of a name resonates with individuals.
Even though most sportsbooks have Alabama over a touchdown favorite as a road opponent, it helps that quarterback Jalen Milroe is not playing in the matchup (maybe... maybe not) as he announced that he would be heading to the NFL.
We know that the Crimson Tide matchup will be tough, no matter how you slice it. However, the Seminoles cannot let that game define the season. Just like last year with Georgia Tech, you cannot let the season opener seep over in the rest of the year.
It helps that Florida State plays East Texas A&M, Kent State, and Virginia before they play arch-rival Miami. This should allow the Seminoles to at least be 3-1 with the Hurricanes coming to town. However, we know that we cannot pencil in wins anymore.