Alabama rallied from a 15‑point deficit to beat Florida State 50‑36, posting 615 total yards as quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
Associated Press reports that No. 10 Alabama overcame a 15‑point halftime deficit to defeat Florida State 50‑36 on Saturday, Sep 19, 2026. Quarterback Keelon Russell completed 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards, three passing touchdowns and added a rushing score, finishing with 615 total offensive yards and no interceptions. Lotzeir Brooks contributed eight receptions for 101 yards.
Alabama struggled early, allowing Florida State’s explosive plays, but settled in to score touchdowns on five straight possessions across the second and third quarters, turning a 21‑6 hole into a 40‑28 lead. Ryan Coleman‑Williams turned a short pass into a 46‑yard touchdown and Russell connected with Kaleb Edwards for the go‑ahead score before halftime. Florida State narrowed the gap to seven midway through the fourth quarter, but Trae'shawn Brown answered with a 20‑yard touchdown run with 2:15 remaining, sealing the comeback. Bray Hubbard then intercepted Ashton Daniels on the subsequent possession.
The game experienced lightning delays that postponed kickoff and interrupted the second quarter, leading the teams to skip the halftime break after a second delay. The available reporting is limited to the Associated Press account of the game.