The 2025 college football season opens with high-stakes matchups that pit powerhouse programs against each other right from the start. Fans are buzzing about the Week 1 showdown between Florida State and Alabama. A game loaded with implications for both squads as they chase playoff dreams in an expanded format. As the action unfolds in split-second bursts on the field, announcers play a crucial role in capturing every twist, turning raw athleticism into narratives that keep viewers glued to their screens, much like how they have elevated iconic games in the past.
This clash revives a rivalry that dates back to 1965, with Alabama holding a 3-1-1 edge in the series, including a 24-7 win in the 2017 opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Back in 1967, when the teams tied 37-37 in Tuscal