Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama, 31–17

Florida State closed as a 13.5-point underdog and won outright. It was unranked Florida State taking down the No. 8 team in the AP poll.

It was the biggest of 10 upsets in 2025 Week 1, and the 5th-biggest of the 2025 season. It was Florida State's only upset win of 2025.

Other upsets in 2025 Week 1

1. Austin Peay 34, Middle Tennessee 14

   16.5-point underdogFCS beat FBSRecap
   Upset size16.5
2. Central Michigan 16, San José State 14

   14.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size14.5
3. Tarleton State 30, Army 27

   14.5-point underdogFCS beat FBSRecap
   Upset size14.5
4. Rice 14, Louisiana 12

   9.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size9.5
5. No. 9 LSU 17, No. 4 Clemson 10

   5.5-point underdogNo. 9 beat No. 4Recap
   Upset size8

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