For the third time this season, the Alabama Crimson Tide enter game day as a sizable favorite over their opponent.
This time around, it comes against the Florida State Seminoles out of the ACC, a team that handed the Crimson Tide a shocking 31-17 road loss in Tallahassee a year ago to open the 2025 season.
The Seminoles come to Tuscaloosa sitting at 1-1 overall (0-1 ACC) for the season, and will be facing a Crimson Tide team which is undefeated at 2-0 (0-0), ranking No. 10 nationally in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.
Both teams will also have countless new faces scattered across the field compared to last season's matchup, with quarterback one of the most notable spots in Keelon Russell and Ashton Daniels, respectively. The matchup is also featuring
two defenses that are moving in opposite directions, as Alabama's is one of the SEC's best stopping the run, while Florida State struggles against the pass.
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Following are the latest odds for Alabama vs. Florida State in Week 3, as well as a prediction for the game.
Alabama vs. Florida State Week 3 game odds:
Odds according to BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 18:
- Money Line: Alabama (-1400), Florida State (+950)
- Spread: Alabama (-19.5)
- Over/Under: 49.5
Alabama vs. Florida State Week 3 prediction, pick:
Prediction: Alabama 43, Florida State 20 - This game will come down to if the Seminoles can keep up with Alabama offensively, something that I do not believe they will be able to do against the Crimson Tide defense. I'll go with a big win for Alabama, headlined by the Crimson Tide passing game having their best showing of the season yet.
Alabama vs. Florida State Week 3 channel, start time, streaming:
The Crimson Tide and Seminoles will meet inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET live on ABC.
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