FSU opened up game week preparation for Alabama on Tuesday morning with a 26 period practice. Afterwards, FSU linebackers coach and special teams coordinator John Papuchis was asked about the challenges of preparing for an Alabama attack with a new quarterback in Ty Simpson. “You do two things,” said Papuchis. “You look at it on […]
FSU opened up game week preparation for Alabama on Tuesday morning with a 26 period practice.
Afterwards, FSU linebackers coach and special teams coordinator John Papuchis was asked about the challenges of preparing for an Alabama attack with a new quarterback in Ty Simpson.
“You do two things,” said Papuchis. “You look at it on its face value in terms of what they did and how they did it including the quarterback run game. Then you take the next step and project from a coaching standpoint and see if some of those plays will show up in wildcat.”
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FSU continues game week practice tomorrow morning.
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Florida State will open the 2025 season in a newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium when they host Alabama on Saturday.
Alabama opened as a 9 point favorite and the line has up to 14 on several sportsbooks
FSU finished in last place in the ACC and below .500 for the fifth time in seven years and third time under Mike Norvell.
Alabama failed to win 10 games for the first time since 2007, its first season under former head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time series 3-1 including the most recent clash, a 24-7 win in 2017
Florida State’s winter window portal haul ranked 23rd in the nation with 16 additions and 22 losses. The spring transfer window has closed though the Seminoles remain active in pursuing prospects.
Florida State’s high school recruiting class for 2025 finished inside the On3 Top 20 team rankings and features DL Kevin Wynn who earned accolades at the US Navy All-Star Game — but Wynn is out vs. Alabama due to an undisclosed injury.
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