Florida State: 3 Thoughts As FSU Football's Hot Start Fades In Loss To Alabama.
Florida State · AlabamaFlorida State had its chances, but couldn't complete the upset in Tuscaloosa. Instead of a game of two halves, this felt like two different games entirely.
Honestly, the last two outings against Alabama and SMU have been anything but normal. The Labor Day matchup was postponed for an extended period due to an electrical issue in Doak Campbell Stadium.
In Alabama, it was Mother Nature who had an impact on the festivities. Lightning strikes during pre-game resulted in the opening kickoff being pushed back.
Coming out of that delay, the Seminoles were firing on all cylinders. This time, it was Alabama that came out with the momentum.
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- 3 Thoughts As FSU Football's Hot Start Fades In Loss To Alabama.
- The Florida State Seminoles were unable to sustain a high-octane first quarter, falling to Alabama 50-36 in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.
- However, shortly after the Crimson Tide cut the deficit to 21-13, inclement weather in the area resulted in another stoppage.
- The Crimson Tide combined their touchdown before the delay with two more quick scores, erasing a 21-6 lead in less than 2:36 of game time.