TALLAHASSE, Fla. -- Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said after a disappointing 31-17 loss to Florida State on Saturday there are "no excuses" for what happened.
The Crimson Tide came into the game as a nearly two-touchdown favorite. But after a successful opening drive, they could not run the ball consistently, nor could they slow down Florida State and its new-look rushing game.
With two minutes left in the game, Florida State started celebrating on the field, while a Alabama was left searching for answers -- particularly in a season the started with College Football Playoff hopes in Year 2 under DeBoer.