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No. 8 Alabama Aims to Overcome Road Woes Against Rebuilding Florida State in Opener

Ty Simpson starts at quarterback as Alabama aims to improve after a 9-4 finish last season under coach Kalen DeBoer, facing a Florida State team with its worst record in 50 years.

  • On Saturday, Alabama will start Ty Simpson at quarterback to open Kalen DeBoer's second season in a 3:30 p.m. road game at Florida State.
  • After a 2-11 season, Florida State Seminoles face rebuilding while Alabama Crimson Tide seek a reset this year under Kalen DeBoer, Alabama head coach.
  • Alabama's 2024 metrics show the Crimson Tide averaged 410.2 yards per game, a mid-pack offensive output in FBS.
  • If Alabama wins, it gains momentum before hosting Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 6, while Florida State quickly hosts East Texas A&M to rebound from last season.
  • Across the season, how Ty Simpson performs in the opener will factor into Kalen DeBoer's second-season evaluations after a 9-4 debut, while the Florida State Seminoles face a long rebuild with nearly 50 new players.
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No. 8 Alabama turns to QB Ty Simpson against FSU to open coach Kalen DeBoer's 2nd season

No. 8 Alabama is turning to longtime backup quarterback Ty Simpson to make his first collegiate start when the Crimson Tide open coach Kalen DeBoer's second season Saturday at Florida State.

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Alabama Faces Florida State in 2025 Season Opener August 30

timesng.com: TALLAHASSEE, Florida — The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Florida State Seminoles in their 2025 season opener on Saturday, August 30, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium. This clash features two iconic college football programs looking to recover from disappointing seasons. Last year, Alabama finished with a 9-4 record and […] This post Alabama Faces Florida State in 2025 Season Opener August 30 appeared first on Alab…

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WSFA 12 News broke the news in Montgomery, United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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