No. 10 Alabama holds off Florida State 50-36 in college football clash
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
No. 10 Alabama secured a 50-36 victory over Florida State on September 20, 2026. Alabama's Keelon Russell shone with four touchdowns, leading to a significant offensive display. Florida State had moments of competitiveness, narrowing the score to 43-36 before Alabama responded with a decisive touchdown drive. Following this loss, Florida State's head coach Mike Norvell faces challenges as the team prepares to face Central Arkansas in Week 4. The Seminoles will encounter three ranked teams afterward, heightening the stakes for Norvell's future.
- •Alabama rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Florida State was competitive but could not close the gap in the second half.
- •Ashton Daniels brought FSU within seven points with 7:27 remaining.
- •Alabama's victory comes after Florida State's firing of athletic director Michael Alford.
- •FSU will play Central Arkansas next before facing three ranked opponents.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State squanders early 15-point lead in loss to No. 10 Alabama
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State can't slow down No. 10 Alabama's offense in a 50-36 Crimson Tide win
"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Keelon Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as No.
"Keelon Russell totaled four touchdowns and Alabama rushed for three scores.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 1:46 AMFlorida State squanders early 15-point lead in loss to No. 10 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Keelon Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as No.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 1:06 AMFlorida State can't slow down No. 10 Alabama's offense in a 50-36 Crimson Tide win
Keelon Russell totaled four touchdowns and Alabama rushed for three scores.
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