{"id":405169,"date":"2026-09-20T06:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T06:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/405169\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T06:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T06:04:09","slug":"no-10-alabama-rallies-to-beat-florida-state-50-36-in-offensive-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/405169\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 10 Alabama rallies to beat Florida State 50-36 in offensive thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. \u2013 Keelon Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score<\/a> as No. 10 Alabama overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Florida State 50-36 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Crimson Tide (3-0) struggled to run the ball early and had few answers for Florida State\u2019s explosive plays. Once Alabama settled in, the Seminoles (1-2) struggled to slow it down.<\/p>\n

Russell completed 23 of 30 passes without an interception, and Alabama finished with 615 yards. Lotzeir Brooks caught eight passes for 101 yards.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just got to come out and just play our ball,\u201d Russell said. \u201cWe got too many mental mistakes right now, but we\u2019re going to fix it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lightning delayed the kickoff and interrupted the second quarter, and the teams agreed to skip halftime after the second delay.<\/p>\n

Alabama scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions across the second and third quarters to turn a 21-6 deficit into a 40-28 lead.<\/p>\n

Ivan Taylor\u2019s interception helped set up Ryan Coleman-Williams\u2019 46-yard touchdown reception. Russell then found Kaleb Edwards for a 16-yard score with 22 seconds remaining before the break, giving Alabama its first lead.<\/p>\n

Florida State regained the lead in the third quarter before EJ Crowell\u2019s 4-yard touchdown run<\/a> and Russell\u2019s 57-yard scoring scramble put Alabama back in control.<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, honestly, I just seen an open gap and took it to the house,\u201d Russell said about his touchdown run. \u201cI did the simple job and just ran.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Seminoles cut the deficit to seven midway through the fourth. Trae\u2019shawn Brown answered with a 20-yard touchdown run<\/a> with 2:15 remaining, capping a 90-yard drive. Bray Hubbard intercepted Ashton Daniels\u2019 pass on the ensuing possession.<\/p>\n

Alabama had just 27 rushing yards before the break. Brown finished with 86 yards and led a closing touchdown drive that featured eight runs and one pass.<\/p>\n

Florida State repeatedly found openings downfield, including Samuel Singleton Jr.\u2019s 65-yard reception on third-and-14 to set up a third-quarter touchdown. The Seminoles had 13 plays of 15 yards or more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got to do a better job managing ourselves,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “In both (losses), we had opportunities. Playing good people, they take advantage of the slightest of mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Florida State stayed in the game by taking advantage of third down; despite facing an Alabama defensive unit that had allowed only 1-of-23 third-down conversions in the first two weeks, the Seminoles finished 8-for-15.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a reminder, nothing from one week carries over to the next,\u201d Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. \u201cThird down in particular, we got to get off the field. We have been great the first two weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

Florida State: The Seminoles built an early cushion but could not get enough stops to repeat last season\u2019s stunning viictory over Alabama in Tallahassee. Almost too many things went right for Florida State early, and the Seminoles could not keep up with the firepower of Alabama’s offense.<\/p>\n

Alabama: The comeback should ease some nerves for Crimson Tide fans after a shaky first half. Russell was electric, but defensive breakdowns and an inconsistent ground game left plenty to address before returning to Southeastern Conference play.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Florida State: Hosts Central Arkansas next Saturday to wrap up nonconference play.<\/p>\n

Alabama: Hosts South Carolina next Saturday.<\/p>\n

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