Florida State Quarterback Criticizes Non-Primetime Kickoff vs Alabama

Florida State University's football team will open the 2025 season against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak Campbell Stadium with a kickoff time of 3:30 p.m. ET, as announced by ABC. Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos expressed disappointment on social media about the game not being scheduled for prime time, feeling slighted despite the Seminoles' recent disappointing 2-10 season. The prime time Week 1 slot was instead given to a highly anticipated LSU vs. Clemson matchup, both teams ranked in the top 10 and playoff contenders. Castellanos, a transfer from Boston College, is eager to prove doubters wrong and help right the Seminoles' course under coach Mike Norvell after last year's poor performance. Alabama, coming off a 9-4 season, will also feature a new starting quarterback, and their defensive coordinator has noted the challenge of facing Castellanos' dual-threat capabilities. The matchup is highly anticipated as both programs seek to demonstrate progress and return to national prominence.