Florida State's Tommy Castellanos led his team to a stunning 31-17 upset victory over No. 8 Alabama in their season opener. Castellanos' strong performance (152 passing yards, 78 rushing yards) was complemented by coach Mike Norvell's crucial fourth-down gamble. This win is significant for Florida State, who had a disappointing 2-10 season last year, and it impacts the ACC's standing in the College Football Playoff race. Alabama's loss, their first season opener defeat since 2001, raises questions about coach Kalen DeBoer's second season. Castellanos' performance also boosts his NFL draft prospects.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.