Florida State, LSU, Michigan and Oklahoma were among the big-time winners from the first full Saturday of the 2025 season

LSU coach Brian Kelly has talked a lot over the offseason about how important the opener is for his Tigers; LSU has lost its last five season openers. Clemson was our preseason No. 1 team. Cade Klubnik is the No. 2 Heisman favorite behind Manning at +700 and just ahead of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier at +950.

The Florida State Seminoles are hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 1 college football game. Follow along here for live updates.

Every week, Saturday Down South will provide live scores and stats from every SEC game. This article will update scores and stats automatically. Use the dropdown menu to alternate between team and player stats. Missouri kicked off the SEC’s season against Central Arkansas on Thursday night, Aug. 28.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 on Saturday, ending the Crimson Tide’s streak of 23 straight wins in season openers.

Alabama vs. Florida State begins at 3:30 p.m. ET. Bettors looking for sportsbook promos and betting sites for Week 1 of college football can read more below, along with picks for some of the biggest games. Here are the top sportsbook promos for new users ahead of Alabama vs. Florida State.

Alabama is dealing with a few injuries to starters going into Saturday's matchup at Florida State, with running back Jam Miller out, while the status of defensive tackle Tim Keenan III is likely an unknown. The Crimson Tide do have starting offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts available though, according to Yea Alabama.

Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer era with Alabama football is about to begin. Follow along for live updates from Alabama vs. FSU.

Castellanos settled in with a short screen pass to junior wide receiver Duce Robinson, giving him his first completion at Florida State. He didn't waste much time showcasing his game-changing athleticism, rushing for a first down two plays later.

Follow live as Arch Manning leads the Longhorns into a showdown with the defending national champion Buckeyes It’s finally here. Arch Manning begins his tenure as Texas’ full-time starting quarterback by leading the Longhorns into Ohio Stadium to face defending national champion Ohio State.