No. 10 Alabama rallies to beat Florida State 50-36 in offensive thriller

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's No. 10 team staged a thrilling offensive comeback, defeating Florida State 50-36 on Saturday. Quarterback Keelon Russell played a pivotal role, completing 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while also contributing with a rushing score. The Crimson Tide, coming off a perfect 3-0 start, battled back from a 15-point deficit to secure the victory.

Florida State, the 1-2 team, struggled to contain Alabama's powerful offense throughout the game. The Crimson Tide finished with a total of 615 yards on the day. The game was marked by two weather delays, which led to the teams skipping halftime after the second interruption. Alabama dominated the second and third quarters, scoring five consecutive touchdowns to turn a 21-6 deficit into a 40-28 lead.

Kaleb Edwards and Lotzeir Brooks further bolstered Alabama's offensive output, with Edwards catching a go-ahead touchdown and Brooks amassing 101 receiving yards. Florida State managed to narrow the gap to seven points late in the game, but ultimately fell short. The Seminoles will now look to bounce back against Central Arkansas in their next nonconference match.