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Alabama holds off Florida State in high-scoring contest at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Alabama holds off Florida State in high-scoring contest at home

Summary

Alabama football achieved a 50-36 victory over Florida State on September 19 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. After a 34-minute lightning delay, Alabama's offense regained momentum, scoring a significant 20-point swing after trailing at halftime. The Crimson Tide improved to 3-0 while Florida State fell to 1-2. Alabama's performance showcased a strong offense led by Keelon Russell, despite a struggling defense that allowed numerous big plays. Post-game grades indicated mixed results, with the offense earning an 'A-' and the defense receiving a 'D'.

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•Alabama scored 50 points against Florida State, overcoming a halftime deficit.
•Keelon Russell played a pivotal role in Alabama's offensive resurgence.
•The defense struggled, allowing numerous big plays from Florida State.
•Alabama is now 3-0 this season, while Florida State drops to 1-2.
•The game featured a 34-minute lightning delay before resuming.

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1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama report card: Grading the Crimson Tide after holding on vs FSU

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How did Alabama football do against Florida State? We hand out grades for the offense, defense, coaching, special teams and overall performance.
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