Earlier this week, Florida State extended a scholarship to four-star offensive tackle and rising junior, Ismael Camara. A member of the 2027 class, Camara already boasts 20+ offers, including interest from Alabama, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, and Texas, among others.

Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson responded Wednesday at SEC Media Days to offseason remarks made by Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who openly questioned Alabama’s ability to stop him in their upcoming season-opening clash in Tallahassee.

Florida State is just the first team in Alabama’s way. The Crimson Tide opens the 2025 season against the Seminoles in Tallahassee Aug. 30. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) sacks Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) for a loss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 41-34. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images / Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos' jab at Alabama in June isn't being shrugged off in Tuscaloosa. His pointed remarks last month in an interview with On3 stirred plenty of reaction, and now,

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos gave a bold quote this offseason about Alabama football. Here's how one Crimson Tide legend responded.

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson claps back at FSU's Thomas Castellanos after bold claims about their matchup in the season opener.

Alabama football’s veteran linebacker, Deontae Lawson is eyeing a return to the football field for the Tide’s season opener against Florida State. Lawson suffered a season-ending injury against Oklahoma during the 2024 season.

Here's what Thomas Castellanos said about Florida State's upcoming meeting with Alabama football in the 2025 season opener.

Marcus four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier remains one of the top prospects in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle as he gears up for his junior ca