Game Predictions: Florida State vs. No. 10 Alabama

Key Points:

• Florida State Seminoles (1-1, 0-1 ACC) will face No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in a sold-out Bryant-Denny Stadium, with the game broadcast on ABC.
• Last year, FSU upset Alabama 31-17, snapping Alabama’s 23-game season-opening win streak, but Alabama has dominated rematches historically, winning 26 of 30 such games since 2007.
• Florida State is struggling offensively and defensively this season, ranking near the bottom nationally in third-down conversions and defensive yards allowed, while Alabama boasts a top-ranked defense and a strong offense led by QB Keelon Russell.
• Expert predictions overwhelmingly favor Alabama to win by large margins, with most forecasting Alabama to score over 30 points and hold Florida State to under 20, citing Alabama’s defensive strength and FSU’s current struggles.
• The game is viewed as a revenge opportunity for Alabama after last year’s loss, with Alabama’s home dominance and historical success against unranked opponents at Bryant-Denny Stadium reinforcing expectations of a decisive Crimson Tide victory.