The 2026 season has been an interesting one thus far for Florida State after struggling to finish against New Mexico State, delaying kickoff because of a power outage, and firing the athletic director. The Seminoles will now need to break out of the bye week funk and head straight into the heart of SEC country to face No. 10 Alabama.
Florida State played the part of the hero last season during the opening game of the season against a ranked Alabama squad. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos and company led the Seminoles to a 31-17 win inside Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles, without the help of Castellanos, must now travel to Tuscaloosa to play arguably the harder half of the series.
The first two games of the season have not been the best for new starting quarterback Ashton Daniels after transferring to Tallahassee. Daniels has had a week to try to improve upon some of the issues he has had in practice, and now the quarterback will have a chance to secure revenge.
Daniels recorded 259 passing yards and 108 rushing yards against the Crimson Tide during the 2025 season as a member of the Auburn Tigers in a 27-20 loss. A completely new setting for Daniels could mean a winning result, but the confidence surrounding Daniels is not exactly high, even with the familiarity.
How to watch FSU vs. Alabama in Week 3
- Date: Saturday, September 19th
- Time: 2:30 pm C.T.
- Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
- How to watch (TV): ABC
- Streaming: Fubo TV
- Florida State record: 1-1
- Alabama record: 2-0
Announcers for FSU vs. Alabama
- Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
- Analyst: Greg McElroy
- Sideline Reporter: Katie George
Florida State vs. Alabama odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Alabama - 1700
- Florida State +890
Spread
- Alabama -19.5 (-112)
- Florida State +19.5 (-108)
Total
- 48.5 (over -114/under -106)
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Florida State injury report
Alabama and Florida State both have not released official injury reports, with the game being a non-conference meeting. Here are the projected reports based on comments made by the coaches of both programs.
- LB Izayia Williams - Out
- LB Daylen Green - Out
- LB Blake Nichelson - Out
- LB Caleb LaVallee - Questionable
Alabama injury report
- DB Jorden Edmonds - Out
- LB Cayden Jones - Out
- DB Nick Sherman - Out
- DL Jeremiah Beaman - Out
- WR Noah Rogers - Questionable
- OL Michael Carroll - Probable
- RB AK Dear - Probable
Weather forecast in Tuscaloosa
Mostly sunny during the afternoon with a high of 98 degrees, which will feel like 107 degrees with a prolonged exposure warning. A thunderstorm is expected in the afternoon, but limited precipitation should keep the game dry with some minor wind gusts.
Florida State and Alabama series history
- All-time meetings: 6
- FSU all-time record vs. Alabama: 2-3-1
- Last meeting: 8/30/2025 - 31-17 FSU W (Tallahassee)
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