2:36 in Tuscaloosa: How FSU went from upset city to just upset
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Key Points:
- Florida State led Alabama 21-6 late in the first half, but Alabama scored 20 unanswered points in a 2:36 span before halftime, fueled by key completions from quarterback Keelon Russell and a 34-minute lightning delay.
- After the weather delay, Alabama dominated the second quarter, outscoring FSU 23-7 and finishing the half with nearly 200 total yards, shifting momentum decisively in their favor.
- FSU head coach Mike Norvell acknowledged the critical 20-point swing and turnover sequence that changed the game's trajectory, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and responding better to adversity.
- Alabama continued to control the game in the second half, relying heavily on the run game, especially in the fourth quarter, and ultimately won as FSU struggled to keep pace in the shootout.
- The loss marked Florida State's 10th consecutive road defeat and dropped them to 1-2 on the season, with Norvell reflecting on the need to improve coaching and execution in key moments.
