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)
The FSU Marching Chiefs cheer on the Florida State Seminoles in the rain as they take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
The Florida State Seminoles take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025 . (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU linebacker Justin Cryer celebrates during the Florida State Seminoles win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
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)
FSU’s Osceola and Renegade spur on the crowd through rain from 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)
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)
Fans celebrate in the rain 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 rushes for a first down during the 31-17 Florida State Seminoles win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans cheer for a field goal 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 linebacker Justin Cryer celebrates during the Florida State Seminoles win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Fans celebrate a first down 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 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)
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)
FSU’s Osceola and Renegade endure the rain from 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)
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)