It’s still 10 days from Alabama’s season opener against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, but the weather heading for Tallahassee is already a potential problem. Especially because Florida State just laid new sod in preparation for the season.
As Mike Rodak of Bama247 points out on social media, there is a chance of rain in Tallahassee next Saturday, which could lead to a sloppy Week 1 matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Seminoles. Worse yet, that may tip the tide ever so slightly in FSU’s favor.
In addition to new sod in Doak Campbell, long range weather models are hinting at a chance of rain next Saturday in Tallahassee for Alabama-Florida State. https://t.co/TObIJnuVNupic.twitter.com/95dKveCtFx
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 20, 2025
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