Alabama football rallies past Florida State in high-scoring matchup
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Alabama football emerged victorious against Florida State, winning 50-36 on September 19 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide fell behind early, trailing 21-6, before staging a comeback. A crucial interception by freshman safety Ivan Taylor shifted momentum, allowing Alabama to score multiple touchdowns before halftime. The defense struggled initially but improved in the second half. The game included a significant weather delay, impacting play.
- •Alabama fell behind 21-6 after a sluggish start.
- •Crimson Tide scored five consecutive touchdowns following FSU's early lead.
- •Momentum shifted after Ivan Taylor's interception late in the first half.
- •The game featured two weather delays, extending the total duration.
- •Keelon Russell played his best game, showing improvement as a starter.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama football defense gets exposed by Seminoles | Goodbread
"An Alabama football defense that looked outstanding the first two weeks of the season got exposed in the third by Florida State.
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