Tide Favored by 13.5 Points in Clash with Rebuilding Seminoles

As the 2025 college football season approaches, one of the most anticipated matchups is the clash between Alabama and Florida State. According to the latest odds, Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide are 13.5-point favorites heading into the game at Tallahassee on Saturday.

The Seminoles are coming off a disappointing 2-10 season in 2024, and are looking to rebound under fourth-year head coach Mike Norvell. Meanwhile, DeBoer is entering his second year at the helm of the Tide, taking over for the celebrated Nick Saban. Alabama is ranked 8th in the preseason AP Poll, while Florida State is unranked, setting the stage for a potential mismatch.

However, Norvell's staff has undergone a significant overhaul, with new offensive and defensive coordinators as well as four new position coaches. DeBoer acknowledged that his team will need to be prepared for "anything and everything" from the Seminoles, as they look to emerge from Saban's large shadow. The stakes are high for both coaches, as they aim to lead their respective programs to success in the 2025 campaign.