Photos: FSU defeats Alabama in Week 1 of College Football

By: Matthew McConnell | Published: | 2:30 pm | SHARE: Share on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on X

The Florida State Seminoles defeated No. 8 Alabama, 31-17, in front of a soldout crowd at the newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium.

FSU President Richard McCullough celebrates with the team on the field as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Members of FSU's Marching Chiefs celebrate with their hands up at a football game
People in a crowd cheer
A football player celebrates
FSU linebacker Gav Holman hypes up the crowd as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
A man on a horse holds up a spear at a football game
The crowd of a football game does a handful of signal
Two men in the bleachers of a football game, the one on the left celebrating
Football players in action
Someone in the stands of a football game holds their hands out
Football players jump up in the air
Two men in football stands hold our their hands
Football players, one on the ground holding a football
FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos carries the ball during the Florida State Seminoles 31-17 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
A man on a horse, at a football game, looks off in the distance
A sold out Doak Campbell stadium roars to life as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU’s Ocseola watches the sidelines as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU running back Jaylin Lucas dives for a first down during the Florida State Seminoles 31-17 defeat of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans do the war chant as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU defensive linemen Mandrell Desir celebrates with fans on the field after the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans celebrate a touchdown as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans do the war chant as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU President Richard McCullough celebrates with the team on the field as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
The Florida State Marching Chiefs lead the crowd as the Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans celebrate with the team on the field as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Members of the FSU student section do the war chant as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU President Richard McCullough celebrates with the team on the field as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans celebrate a touchdown as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU head coach Mike Norvell celebrates a touchdown as the Florida State Seminoles defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)