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Alabama faces Florida State in rematch to address past loss

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Alabama faces Florida State in rematch to address past loss

Summary

Alabama and Florida State will meet again on September 19, following Alabama's 31-17 defeat last season in Tallahassee. The loss significantly impacted Alabama's AP ranking, dropping them from eighth to twenty-first. Alabama's struggles in that game, particularly in rushing yards, highlighted issues that the team focused on during the offseason. With a younger roster and key players replaced, including a new starting quarterback, Alabama will seek redemption in this rematch against a Florida State team that averaged 472.1 total yards last season.

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By the Numbers

•Last year's game ended with Alabama losing 31-17 to Florida State.
•Alabama fell 13 spots in the AP poll after the defeat.
•Alabama enters the rematch with only seven returning starters.
•New quarterback Keelon Russell takes the reins for Alabama.
•Florida State averaged 472.1 total yards per game last season.

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Alabama vs Florida State returns Sept. 19 with last year’s mess still lingering. Alabama entered Tallahassee ranked eighth and left with a 31-17 loss. The defeat dropped it 13 AP poll spots and followed the Tide all the way into December. You can call the rematch a revenge game if you want, but the bone …
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