College football’s opening slate drew sharp attention as Boise State-South Florida and other Thursday matchups set the stage for a full weekend. The bigger storyline loomed in Tallahassee, where Alabama faces Florida State amid fresh injury concerns.

Defensive lineman Tim Keenan’s ankle setback, combined with Jam Miller’s absence, raised questions about the Tide’s depth against a Seminoles rushing attack that features veteran Roydell Williams and promising freshman Usman Cromer. Hosts noted Alabama should weather early games without the pair, but emphasized the urgency of containing Florida State on the ground.

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Auburn’s trip to Baylor commanded equal intrigue, with Jason Caldwell of Auburn

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