Alabama vs. Florida State Spring Football Comparison
Alabama vs. Florida State will open the 2017 season on Saturday, September 2nd at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The two teams have not met since 2007, which was Nick Saban's first year with the Crimson Tide. Florida State would win that game 21-14 at a game that was also played at a neutral site stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Following the Alabama Spring Football Game, Saban provided his first comments on the matchup against the Seminoles. (Scroll down to watch video)
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The chart below features how the two teams fared during their annual spring games. For the best viewing experience, turn your smartphone or tablet horizontal.
Category | Alabama | Florida State | Edge |
---|---|---|---|
Passing |
39-71-661, 5 TDs, 4 INTs, 110.6 RTG |
26-64-274, 1 TD, 1 INT, 76.5 RTG |
Bama |
Rushing |
52-69, 0 TDs, 1.35 average |
60-193, 1 TD, 2.35 average |
FSU |
Receiving |
39-661-5 TDs |
26-274-1 TD |
Bama |
Yards Gained |
730 |
467 |
Bama |
Penalties |
4-27 |
9-94 |
Bama |
1st Downs |
28 |
31 |
FSU |
3rd Downs |
6-27 |
10-28 |
FSU |
4th Downs |
0-3 |
1-3 |
FSU |
Avg. Yds/Play |
5.9 |
3.6 |
Bama |
Red-Zone |
4-7 |
2-3 |
FSU |
Turnovers |
4 |
1 |
FSU |
Pts off Turns |
14 |
7 |
FSU |
Fumbles-Lost |
2-0 |
1-0 |
FSU |
Sacks |
12 |
12 |
Draw |
TFL |
14 |
19 |
FSU |
Field Goals |
3-6 |
1-1 |
FSU |
Attendance |
74,120 |
26,649 |
Bama |
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