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Florida State at No. 10 Alabama: Game Central Rundown, Live Updates, Analysis

Everything you want to know about the Seminoles at Crimson Tide, from football injuries and the depth chart down to the weather forecast at Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama Defensive Back Bray Hubbard prays before the game against ECU on Sept 5, 2026.
Alabama Defensive Back Bray Hubbard prays before the game against ECU on Sept 5, 2026. | Sarah Munzenmaier/Alabama Crimson Tide on SI

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The biggest game of No. 10 Alabama's non-conference schedule is here, as Florida State comes to town.

The Seminoles stunned the Crimson Tide in Tallahassee in last season's opener, upsetting Kalen DeBoer's heavily-favored team 31-17. The game ultimately was an outlier for both squads, as Alabama rolled to a 10-1 finish to the regular season, while Florida State went 5-7 and missed a bowl game for the second straight season.

Regardless, this game looms large over both teams. A win for Alabama would put the memory of last year's debacle in the rearview mirror, while reports out of Tallahassee suggest that Mike Norvell's job status could hinge on avoiding a blowout loss.

The Seminoles enter the matchup 1-1, with a week zero win over New Mexico State, followed by a close loss to No. 16 SMU. The Crimson Tide is 2-0, blowing out East Carolina before pulling away from a halftime deficit for a 45-17 road win against Kentucky.

This story will be updated throughout the game with weather updates, big plays, scores and analysis.

FINAL: Alabama 50, Florida State 36

Alabama's final offensive box score
Alabama's final offensive box score | StatBroadcast
Alabama's final defensive box score
Alabama's final defensive box score | StatBroadcast

Florida State at Alabama Scoring, Breakdown

2:16 4Q — Alabama just burned five minutes of clock and found the end zone to effectively end the game. The Crimson Tide at one point rattled off five straight runs of seven or more yards, and Russell only had to throw the ball once. Freshman Trae'Shawn Brown scored on 20 yards out. Alabama 50, Florida State 36

7:27 4Q — The Seminoles finally showed some urgency offensively, carving up Alabama for consecutive gains of 40 and 27 yards to get to the goal line, before Daniels ran it in three plays later. He ran the two-point conversion in as well, and this game is far from over. Alabama 43, Florida State 36

9:53 4Q — Florida State turned the ball over on downs, and Alabama capitalized with a field goal. It ends the Crimson Tide's touchdown drive streak at five, but gives the team even more insurance. It's now or never for the Seminole offense to wake back up. Alabama 43, Florida State 28

2:15 3Q — Florida State went three-and-out, and Alabama proceeded to score in three plays. Russell scrambled and was off to the races, running 57 yards into the end zone. He is putting up special numbers on the stat sheet. Alabama 40, Florida State 28

5:55 3Q — If you were hoping for a defensive showdown, you are probably extremely disappointed right now. Alabama just scored its fourth straight touchdown, this one on the ground via a toss to freshman running back EJ Crowell. Alabama 33, Florida State 28

9:58 3Q — Florida State puts together a much-needed touchdown drive to stop the bleeding. Alabama had scored 20 unanswered points. A 65-yard catch and run from Samuel Singleton Jr., where Abduall Sanders had him wrapped up and he broke free, getting the Seminoles to the goal line. A Landen Thomas touchdown reception then put FSU back in front. Florida State 28, Alabama 26

Keelon Russell is 18-for-23 with 261 yards and three touchdowns at halftime. Pure domination from the sophomore quarterback.

HALFTIME — Alabama 26, Florida State 21

0:22 2Q — Florida State goes three-and-out, and Russell picks up right where he left off. He finds Brooks for a large gain and then Edwards in the end zone on the next play for another touchdown. Alabama 26, Florida State 21

1:23 2Q — Daniels threw his second pick of the half, this one to Ivan Taylor as he was trying to find a man downfield on third-and-long. Alabama then scored in two plays, as Russell found Scott for 17 yards, and then Coleman-Williams for a 46-yard catch and run to the end zone. The two-point conversion attempt to tie the game was no good. Florida State 21, Alabama 19

2:36 2Q — The game is resuming with Florida State leading Alabama 21-13.

Alabama and Florida State Are Back In A Lightning Delay

There will be no halftime break between Alabama and Florida State. The game will resume at 6:02 p.m. CT with 2:36 left in the second quarter. At halftime, the teams will simply return to their sidelines and immediately start the third quarter.

With 2:36 left in the second quarter, Alabama and Florida State are back in a lightning delay. The game will be delayed for at least 30 minutes, as lightning has been detected within an eight-mile radius of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Players have returned to the locker rooms.

Florida State at Alabama Scoring, Breakdown

  • 2:36 2Q — Keelon Russell had a great response for the Crimson Tide, leading a seven-minute, six-second touchdown drive. It was by far the longest drive of the day for either team, and it ended with freshman wide receiver Cederian Morgan's first career reception and touchdown. Florida State 21, Alabama 13
  • 9:42 2Q — Alabama's defense is, in the gentlest of terms, getting shredded. FSU just marched 75 yards over nine plays, converting on another two third downs before again finding the end zone. Florida State 21, Alabama 6
  • 14:39 2Q — Alabama's offense put together its best drive of the afternoon, as Daniel Hill ripped off a 13-yard run and Russell found Marshall Pritchett and Brooks for chunk plays. Ultimately, it's another Talty field goal, this one from 43 yards out. Florida State 14, Alabama 6
  • END OF FIRST QUARTER— Florida State 14, Alabama 3
  • 2:12 1Q — FSU just carved through Alabama. Daniels found Micahi Danzy for 56 yards to start the drive, and then Ousmane Kromah found the end zone two plays later. Alabama's defense gets punched in the mouth for the second time this quarter. Florida State 14, Alabama 3
  • 3:37 1Q — Alabama went three-and-out again after the touchdown, but FSU QB Ashton Daniels threw an interception right to the hands of Red Morgan, giving Alabama the ball in Seminole territory. The drive briefly looked promising following a fourth-down reception by Lotzeir Brooks, but the Crimson Tide ultimately had to settle for a 32-yard Conor Talty field goal. Florida State 7, Alabama 3
  • 9:19 1Q — After forcing an Alabama three-and-out, Florida State marches down the field and into the end zone. Alabama's defense, which had allowed just one third-down conversion over its first two games, gave up two on that first drive, including a 20-yard touchdown pass to Duce Robinson. Florida State 7, Alabama 0

Weather Updates — Lightning Delay

3:13 p.m. CT — We've officially gone 30 minutes without any lightning. Players are expected to resume warmups at 3:35, with kickoff tentatively scheduled for 4:15.

  • 2:42 p.m. CT — Reset the timer. 3:12 p.m. CT is now the earliest time that warmups could resume. We may have more delays.
  • 2:30 p.m. CT — We have another strike within eight miles. The 30-minute timer again resets, meaning nobody will be on the field until 3:00 p.m. CT at the earliest.
  • 2:19 p.m. CT — More lightning has been detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. The 30-minute timer has reset, meaning that 2:49 p.m. CT is the earliest players could come back out for warmups.
MinuteCast as of 2:09 p.m. CT
MinuteCast as of 2:09 p.m. CT | accuweather.com
  • 2:00 p.m. CT — Here is the latest MinuteCast for Tuscaloosa:
  • Lightning has been detected within eight miles of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Players have returned to the locker rooms and the game is now under a lightning delay.
  • Rain has started coming down hard. The pregame clock is running, and we have yet to receive word on whether the kickoff time will be pushed back.

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Florida State at Alabama Game Information

Who: Florida State (1-1, 0-1 ACC) at No. 5 Alabama (2-0, 1-0 SEC)

When: 2:30 p.m. CT, Sept. 19, 2026

Where: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium (100,077)

Weather: The forecast is projecting Saturday's game to be one of the hottest in Bryant-Denny Stadium history, with highs of 98 degrees throughout the first half.

Officials: Mike Roche’s crew 

Captains: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Zabien Brown, Bray Hubbard

Series: Alabama leads 3-2-1

Current streak: Florida State won one.

Last Meeting: Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida State won 31-17.

How to Watch Florida State at No. 10 Alabama

TV: ABC (Play-By-Play: Sean McDonough, analyst Greg McElroy, sideline Katie George)

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Tyler Watts, Sideline: Damion Square, Host: Roger Hoover)

SiriusXM: 84

Betting Odds for Florida State at No. 10 Alabama

Spread: Alabama -19.5

Over/Under: 48.5 points

Source: FanDuel Sportsbook  

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Keys to the Game: Florida State at Alabama

Depth Chart: Florida State at Alabama

Offense

  • Quarterback: Keelon Russell, Austin Mack, Jett Thomalla
  • Running Back: Daniel Hill, Trae'shawn Brown, OR, Kevin Riley, OR, EJ Crowell
  • WR (Z): Rico Scott, Cederian Morgan
  • WR (X): Ryan Coleman-Williams, Derek Meadows
  • WR (H): Lotzeir Brooks, Tyler Henderson
  • TE (Y): Kaleb Edwards, OR, Josh Ford, OR, Danny Lewis Jr.
  • TE (H): Marshall Pritchett, Jay Lindsey, Mack Sutters
  • LT: Jackson Lloyd, Tyrell Miller
  • LG: William Sanders, Mal Waldrep Jr., Kayden Strayhorn
  • C: Racin Delgatty, Casey Poe
  • RG: Michael Carroll, Ethan Fields
  • RT: Jayvin James, Nick Brooks

Defense

  • Bandit: Devan Thompkins, OR, Desmond Umeozulu, Fatutoa Henry
  • NT: Terrance Green, London Simmons, OR, Isaia Faga
  • DT: Kedrick Bingley-Jones, OR, Devan Thompkins, Edric Hill
  • Wolf: Yhonzae Pierre, Justin Hill, OR, Jah-Marien Latham
  • Stinger: Luke Metz, QB Reese, Abduall Sanders Jr.
  • Mike: Caleb Woodson, Xavier Griffin
  • CB: Zabien Brown, Zyan Gibson
  • CB: Dijon Lee Jr., Carmelo O'Neal
  • FS: Bray Hubbard, Zavier Mincey
  • SS: Keon Sabb, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., OR, Ivan Taylor
  • Husky: Red Morgan, Chuck McDonald III, OR, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

Special Teams

  • Kickoff/place kicker: Lorcan Quinn, OR, Conor Talty
  • Holder: Alex Asparuhov
  • Punter: Alex Asparuhov, Adam Watford, OR, Anderson Green
  • Snapper: Ethan Stangle, OR, Alex Rozier
  • Punt Return: Ryan Coleman-Williams, OR, Dijon Lee Jr., OR, Rico Scott
  • Kick Return: Lotzeir Brooks, OR, Trae'shawn Brown, OR, Dijon Lee Jr.

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Theodore Fernandez
THEODORE FERNANDEZ

Theodore Fernandez is BamaCentral’s baseball beat reporter and a co-host of The Joe Gaither Show. He also works as a weekend sports anchor at WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa and serves as one of the station’s lead high school sports reporters. Fernandez is a news media student at The University of Alabama and is pursuing a master’s degree in sports management.

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