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Mike Norvell faces mounting pressure as the Seminoles visit Tuscaloosa to challenge a suffocating Crimson Tide defense

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCTV) - Early momentum couldn’t power underdog FSU past the Alabama Crimson Tide. FSU squandered a 21-6 lead late in the first half to eventually fall to the Tide, 50-36.

The die has been cast in Tallahassee, but it looks like Kalen DeBoer could be turning the tide with Alabama. DeBoer, unfairly or not, was under immense pressure coming into this season after going “just” 20-8 in his first two campaigns in Title Town.

Quick slant: Alabama is 3-2-1 all-time against FSU, including the Seminoles’ 31-17 win over the Crimson Tide in 2025. Only four schools have defeated Alabama in back-to-back seasons since 2007: LSU (2010-11), Ole Miss (2014-15), Michigan (2023-24) and Oklahoma (2024-25).

Even with significant roster turnover, Alabama has high hopes after coach Kalen DeBoer led the Crimson Tide to the national quarterfinals last season. Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, known as Ryan Williams his first two years,

Alabama hosts Florida State in a rematch from last season's loss. Follow along here for live updates and highlights from the Week 3 matchup:

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