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On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide officially opened the 2025 college football season on the road in Tallahassee against the Florida State Seminoles.
However, this trip to Tallahassee would be the exact opposite of what many across college football expected, as the Crimson Tide fell to the Seminoles by a final score of 31-17.
A game in which Alabama jumped out to an early lead, there were simply not many positives for the Crimson Tide in this showing, as Florida State controlled the contest for a vast majority after the midway point of the first quarter.
Let’s take a look at some instant reactions from Alabama’s loss in Tallahassee on Saturday afternoon.
Alabama struggles altogether on the ground
Outside of the opening drive in which the Crimson Tide found the end zone, Alabama struggled to run the ball on offense, rushing for 74 yards on 29 attempts for the game. Alabama’s defense also struggled against the run, as Florida State rushed for 230 yards and four touchdowns on 49 attempts.
Alabama third down struggles
The Crimson Tide offense had a rough showing on third down Saturday afternoon, converting 6-of-17 attempts. Alabama also finished 2-of-5 on fourth down.
Penalties also a concern for Alabama
Penalties were also a concern for Alabama on Saturday. In all, the Crimson Tide committed a total of eight penalties for 70 yards.
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