What happened in Tallahassee was an upset. But more than that, it was a complete dismantling that shocked even the man who called his shot. Florida State absolutely dominated Alabama in every phase. They racked up 230 rushing yards while holding the Crimson Tide to just 87 yards on the ground. Those were Alabama’s fewest rushing yards in a season opener since 1975. Thomas Castellanos had boldly predicted victory. He led the charge with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown while completing 9 of 14 passes for 152 yards. Meanwhile, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson struggled mightily. He completed just 23 of 43 attempts as FSU’s defense consistently collapsed the pocket. They forced him into uncomfortable situations throughout the contest.

Nobody believed this level of dominance was possible. Cast

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