Florida State upsets No. 8 Alabama, ending their 23-game season opener winning streak.

Florida State upset No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in their season opener, ending Alabama's 23-game winning streak in season openers. Led by new quarterback Tommy Castellanos, Florida State's strong rushing attack scored four touchdowns, while their defense halted Alabama on three fourth-down attempts. The loss is a significant setback for Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes, marking the first season-opening defeat since 2001.