Pick 1 Alabama -13.5

• Alabama is favored by two touchdowns with most books not moving on that line
• ESPN Analytics gives Alabama a 90%+ chance of winning
• With a new OC (Gus Malzahn) and new DC (Tony White), there’s some uncertainty in Week 1 execution and how FSU will adjust in game
• Alabama QB Ty Simpson is in his first year as a full-time starter, but is surrounded by elite WRs like Ryan Williams
• Running Back Questions: Both teams face some unknowns in the backfield:  Alabama is down Jam Miller (injury), leaning on a committee approach.  FSU features transfers like Roydell Williams (Alabama) and Gavin Sawchuk (Oklahoma)
• FSU debuts Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense, new for the program this year.  Alabama counters with a veteran secondary (Domani Jackson, Keon Sabb, Bray Hubbard) and versatile linebackers like Deonta Lawson
• Coaching:  Kalen DeBoer may already be on the hot seat, and he needs a good start here to win over the fan base.  FSU coach Mike Norvell is also feeling some heat after last year’s poor record and has, again, hit the transfer portal hard