Two iconic programs open their 2025 seasons on a national stage in Week 1 when No. 8 Alabama visits Florida State .

The Crimson Tide enter the year ranked in the top 10 as they look to rebound from what qualifies as a "down" season : a 9-4 finish in Kalen DeBoer's debut after replacing Nick Saban. Alabama missed the College Football Playoff, lost its bowl to Michigan and now turns to new starting quarterback Ty Simpson . Still, the roster returns enough experience and talent to fuel another push for an SEC title and playoff contention.

Florida State's bounce-back attempt carries even more urgency. The Seminoles followed a 13-1 playoff campgaign in 2023 with a shocking 2-10 collapse in 2024 -- one of the steepest year-to-year drop-offs in modern college football. The free fa

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