It's not often that Alabama isn't a part of the College Football Playoff. It was even more bizarre considering the field expanded to 12 teams.
The Crimson Tide didn't meet the standards last season, but they enter the 2025 season ranked No. 8. Ty Simpson will start at quarterback after being the team's backup for the past two years. He beat out Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for the job.
Alabama's first test will be against unranked Florida State. Florida State finished last season 2-10 with wins against California and Charleston Southern. It was a major disappoint following a 13-1 2023 season.
For the second straight season, Florida State will have a new quarterback under center. Tommy Castellanos will start after spending the last two seasons at Boston College. He gives Florida State a dual-threat option at quarterback.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch FSU vs. Alabama.
What channel is FSU vs. Alabama on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
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What time is FSU vs. Alabama today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
FSU vs. Alabama will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 30. The. game will be played at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
FSU vs. Alabama radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 81, 84
College football fans can tune into the FSU vs. Alabama football game live on SiriusXM channels 81 (Alabama) and 84 (FSU).
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FSU 2025 schedule
Here are FSU's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 30 | vs. No. 8 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | vs. East Texas A&M | Noon |
| Sep. 20 | vs. Kent State | TBD |
| Sep. 26 | at Virginia | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | vs. No. 10 Miami | TBD |
Alabama 2025 schedule
Here are Alabama's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 30 | at Florida State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | vs. UL Monroe | 7:45 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | vs. Wisconsin | Noon |
| Sep. 27 | at No. 5 Georgia | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Vanderbilt | TBD |