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No. 21 Alabama looks to step up effort and intensity after lackluster loss in opener
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Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) dives for extra yardage as Alabama defensive back Zavier Mincey (12) makes the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. - photo by AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Of all the things that went wrong for Alabama in its season-opening loss at Florida State, this stood out: a lack of effort. It was evident when the Crimson Tide evaluated the 31-17 setback in Tallahassee. “A lot of coaches (are) fed up,” tight end Josh Cuevas said.