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Tide buzz: A look at key matchups, factors for Alabama, FSU

The details:

What: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 3 Florida State
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. CT
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Line: Alabama is a seven-point favorite, according to Danny Sheridan

This game will determine...

This is an early litmus test for Alabama against one of the top teams in the country. Florida State is ranked third nationally and is one of the favorites to win the national championship heading into the season, so this matchup will provide a good early gauge of how good the Tide really is.