"That wasn't a fluky pick-six or special teams miracle. It was structured discipline and balance. Florida State went into a heavyweight matchup and controlled the line of scrimmage, something Alabama doesn't allow often. The Seminoles rushed for 230 yards on 49 carries (4.7 yards per rush), leaned on situational execution (5-for-12 on third downs, 2-for-2 on fourth), and limited themselves to just four penalties."
"Florida State scored touchdowns on 10 straight possessions, racked up 729 total yards, and rotated nearly 90 players without a visible drop in execution. Tommy Castellanos threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 attempts, Duce Robinson exploded for 173 receiving yards and a highlight one-handed grab, and the ground game produced 361 rushing yards on 7.1 yards per carry."
Florida State produced two contrasting dominant wins in the opening weeks of 2025 that signaled heightened program momentum. The Seminoles upset No. 8 Alabama 31-17 by controlling the line of scrimmage, rushing for 230 yards on 49 carries, converting key situational plays, limiting penalties, and holding Alabama to 87 rushing yards while pressuring the quarterback. The 77-3 rout of East Texas A&M featured 729 total yards, touchdowns on ten consecutive possessions, 361 rushing yards, efficient passing from Tommy Castellanos, a breakout receiving performance from Duce Robinson, and near-seamless rotation of nearly 90 players.
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