Florida State faces Alabama as 17.5-point underdog in Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Florida State visits Alabama in Week 3, entering as a 17.5-point underdog. Coach Mike Norvell emphasizes the need for improvement in quarterback play, especially from Ashton Daniels, who has struggled to engage key receivers. The Seminoles must enhance their defense's ability to stop third downs, having allowed a conversion rate of 58.1% in previous games. Generating pressure on Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell will be crucial for Florida State's success. With aspirations for an upset, they aim to redefine their season with a strong performance against the Crimson Tide.
- •Florida State is 1-1 coming off a bye week.
- •Ashton Daniels has 163.6 passing yards per game this season.
- •The Seminoles defense has allowed 58.1% conversion rate on third downs.
- •Florida State aims to put pressure on Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for this weekend.
- 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Things Seminoles Must Do to Beat Alabama, Redefine Season
"Florida State enters Week 3 as a 17.5-point underdog against Alabama, but the Seminoles have a chance to flip the script. If FSU wants its “Why not us?” moment, three things must change.
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