The Crimson Tide opened the season in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with a convincing win over Florida State.
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Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) dives to block a punt by Florida State kicker Logan Tyler (21) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) dives to block a punt by Florida State kicker Logan Tyler (21) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (7) and Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) give chase to a punt that Harris blocked against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (7) dives on a punt blocked by Damien Harris against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (25) and Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (7) celebrate a fumble recovery on a kickoff against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) bursts through the Florida State defense to score a touchdown in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) dances into the end zone with a touchdown against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster (1) and Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) celebrate Harris' touchdown against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster (1), Alabama wide receiver Cam Sims (17) and Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) celebrate Harris' touchdown against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) leaps to catch a two point conversion pass in front of teammate Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) as they play Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after catching a two point conversion pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after catching a two point conversion pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after catching a two point conversion pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) is lifted in celebration by teammates Alabama offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher (71) and Alabama offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (75) after catching a two point conversion pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) dons the old leather helmet after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State offensive lineman Josh Ball embraces Alabama defensive lineman DaÕShawn Hand (9) after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll leaves the field with a smile on his face after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) celebrates as the leaves the field after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Tuscaloosa natives Bo Scarbrough, left, and Keith Holcombe enjoy the post game after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Tuscaloosa natives Bo Scarbrough, left, and Keith Holcombe enjoy the post game after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban holds the old leather helmet trophy after Alabama defeated Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) sprints away from Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) sprints away from Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) is pursued by Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) and Florida State defensive end Brian Burns (99) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) is driven out of bounds by a pair of Florida State defenders during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells at the chain gang after his sideline was called for a penalty for obstructing them during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) sprints out and is chased by Florida State defenders during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball against Florida State during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama punter JK Scott (10) punts during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama director of strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran talks to the chain gang after the Alabama sideline was called for a penalty for obstructing them during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks to officials after the Tide sideline was penalized during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) sprints away from Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman DaÕShawn Hand (9) pressures Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christian Miller (47) tries to make a tackle on Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christian Miller (47) tries to make a tackle on Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) scrambles away from pressure by Alabama linebacker Christian Miller (47) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) sacks and injures Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) finds a crease and sprints through it during the second half of Alabama's 24-7 win over Florida State 24-7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State players take a knee and pray before playing Alabama in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback and Houston, TX native, Jalen Hurts (2) wears arm bands saying "Pray 4 Houston" during pregame warmup as the Crimson Tide prepares to play Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) breaks through the Florida State defense for a long run during Alabama's first offensive series in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) stiff arms Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) as he makes a long run in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) struggles to bring down Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) as he breaks a long run in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) is slammed by a pair of Florida State defenders as he runs during the first quarter in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) is tackled by Florida State defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (4) after making a catch and run in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) rushes Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) during the first half in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State wide receiver George Campbell (11) makes a leaping catch with Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) in coverage in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) sprints away from a blitz by Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The field judge urges Coach Nick Saban back to the sidelines as the Tide plays Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) makes a big stop on Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) to force a turnover on downs in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) makes a big stop on Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) to force a turnover on downs in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) celebrates a fourth down tackle creating a turnover on downs against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) celebrates a fourth down tackle creating a turnover on downs against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) runs after making a catch against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) jukes his way around Florida State defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (4) as he runs to the outside in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) uses a block by Alabama offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher (71) on Florida State defensive end Brian Burns (99) to spring to the outside in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (75) celebrates an Alabama field goal against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama kicker Andy Pappanastos (12) celebrates a field goal with Alabama offensive lineman Matt Womack (77) against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama punter JK Scott (10) kicks off against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) nails Florida State wide receiver Keith Gavin (89) as he returns a kickoff in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. At left, assisting on the tackle is Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14). [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama players celebrate with Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) after he made a big hit on a kick return against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman DaÕRon Payne (94) fights through a block to make a tackle on Florida State running back Jacques Patrick (9) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans (32), Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and Alabama defensive lineman DaÕRon Payne (94) combine to make a tackle on Florida State running back Jacques Patrick (9) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher yells to his team as they face the Crimson Tide in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State running back Jacques Patrick (9) is slammed in the middle of the Alabama defense in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) defends Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) as he makes a touchdown catch in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) defends Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) as he makes a touchdown catch in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs outside the pocket in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) makes a catch for a touchdown against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) makes a catch for a touchdown against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt yells to his defense in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Florida State wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (8) catches a pass in front of Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett (28) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman DaÕRon Payne (94) deflects a pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman DaÕRon Payne (94) deflects a pass against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Nick Saban yells as his defense takes the field against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Nick Saban yells as his defense takes the field against Florida State in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 2, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]