Alabama football rallies from early deficit to beat Florida State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Alabama won 50-36 against Florida State on September 20 in Tuscaloosa. Trailing 21-6 in the second quarter, Alabama scored 20 unanswered points to lead 26-21 at halftime. Keelon Russell played a pivotal role, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score. The team's inconsistency in first halves raises concerns ahead of tougher opponents in their upcoming schedule.
- •Alabama falls behind 21-6 midway through the second quarter.
- •Crimson Tide scores 20 unanswered points to regain the lead by halftime.
- •Keelon Russell records 320 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Alabama's early game struggles may hinder success against elite teams ahead.
- •The Tide now has a 3-0 record this season.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama Football Cannot Keep Surviving Slow Starts Despite Win Over Florida State
"Relying on dramatic comebacks against Florida State and Kentucky, the Crimson Tide must fix their sluggish opening quarters before an elite opponent turns an early deficit into defeat.
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