Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos Fuels Alabama Rivalry Ahead 2025 Season Opener

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who transferred from Boston College, has provided significant bulletin board material for Alabama ahead of their 2025 season opener. Castellanos expressed confidence that Alabama, now under second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer and without Nick Saban, will not be able to stop him, stating, "They don’t have Nick Saban to save them." Alabama, despite a 9-4 record last season, is considered a national title contender with a strong defense and a highly ranked recruiting class, while Florida State is coming off a disappointing 2-10 season. Castellanos’s remarks have fueled Alabama's motivation to start the season strong in Tallahassee, marking the first time since 2000 Alabama opens on the road in a full stadium. The Seminoles, led by Mike Norvell, are looking to rebound, with Castellanos emphasizing that he is playing not just for himself but for the Florida State program and its staff. The upcoming matchup has become a focal point as Alabama aims to reassert its dominance and respond to the challenge posed by Castellanos and Florida State.