It's safe to say that the relationship between Florida State fans and ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum has soured, if it was ever sweet to begin with. From the playoff snub commentary to the SEC praise paraded like a victory banner,

Despite being two months out from opening the 2025 college football season against Alabama, Florida State's quarterback, Tommy Castellanos, has already called out the Crimson Tide. "I’m excited, man," Castellanos said in an interview with On3.

Paul Finebaum predicted Alabama’s dominant win over Florida State in the season opener to that of a junior high student getting stuffed in a locker. The SEC Network analyst reacted to Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos' comments that the Crimson Tide can’t stop him.