FSU faces tough challenge against Alabama in Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The FSU Seminoles (0-1) travel to face the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) on Saturday. After a loss to SMU, FSU aims to address offensive struggles, particularly in the running game and quarterback play. Alabama's defense, known for its strong pass rush, adds to FSU's challenges, especially given their poor road performance over the last two seasons. The matchup is critical for the Seminoles as they look to turn around their early season woes against a formidable opponent.
- •FSU is coming off a bye week.
- •Alabama has won its first two games of the season.
- •FSU's offense has struggled, with notable issues on 3rd down conversions.
- •FSU has not won a road game in two seasons, going 0-9.
- •Alabama leads the country in 3rd down defense.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Five reasons FSU could lose to the Alabama Crimson Tide
"The FSU Seminoles are playing the Alabama Crimson Tide on the road in Week 3, here is why they could be in for another loss.
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