FSU football started off the 2025 season with a huge upset against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Former FSU standout Bryant McFadden cautioned FSU players to only smell the perfume, not drink it. It appeared they took his advice to heart and dominated its next two opponents before traveling to Virginia for its first road game this season.
FSU appeared off out of the gates, and two offensive turnovers helped provide UVA with a 14-0 lead, giving them the belief they could pull off the upset. FSU showed good fight and resilience on the road, scoring 21 consecutive points to take the lead.