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Warchant Report: Previewing FSU's season opener vs. Alabama

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On the heels of a disappointing 2024, FSU enters the season with as drastic of a revamp as has been seen in modern college football. Two new coordinators and an offense that projects to only have two starters were with the program last year.

What improvements will be apparent on Saturday vs. the Tide? How does FSU match up with a talented Alabama roster in year two under Kalen DeBoer? We answer those questions and more in this week’s Warchant Report.

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This week’s panel consists of Warchant’s Jeff Cameron, Ira Schoffel and Aslan Hajivandi, and the entire Warchant staff also offers up our predictions on how the FSU Alabama game will play out.

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Florida State will open the 2025 season in a newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium when they host Alabama on Saturday.

Alabama opened as a 9 point favorite and the line has up to 14 on several sportsbooks

FSU finished in last place in the ACC and below .500 for the fifth time in seven years and third time under Mike Norvell.

Alabama failed to win 10 games for the first time since 2007, its first season under former head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time series 3-1 including the most recent clash, a 24-7 win in 2017

Florida State’s winter window portal haul ranked 23rd in the nation with 16 additions and 22 losses. The spring transfer window has closed though the Seminoles remain active in pursuing prospects.

Florida State’s high school recruiting class for 2025 finished inside the On3 Top 20 team rankings and features DL Kevin Wynn who earned accolades at the US Navy All-Star Game — but Wynn is out vs. Alabama due to an undisclosed injury.

Check the Premium Recruiting Board for the latest updates on prospects, positional hot boards and more as Florida State begins in season official visits.

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