Photos: Alabama beats FSU at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Alabama beats FSU at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Florida State and Alabama squared off at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after he made 3-points catch in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) pushes off Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) as he runs with the ball in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) is injured and leaves the game in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7 over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State wide receiver George Campbell (11) reacts after he made a catch in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) makes a catch against Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett (28) in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) reacts after he made a catch in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State defensive back A.J. Westbrook (19) reacts in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) prepares to get off a pass in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate (18) makes a catch against Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett (28) in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) gets tackled by Florida State defensive back Ermon Lane (7) and Florida State defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (4) in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after he made 3-points catch in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) blocks a kick by Florida State place kicker Logan Tyler (21) in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) is celebrated by teammates after he made a touchdown catch in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) blocks a kick by Florida State place kicker Logan Tyler (21) in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) prepares to get off a pass in the first half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Eli Dominioni (foreground), 6, jumps as he gets ready to play Hippo Chow Down inflatable game outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game between Alabama and Florida State on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State fans Ryan and Becky Tucker play with their children Emory (foreground), 2, and Katherine, 7, outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game between Alabama and Florida State on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama fans Jackson Stewart (left) and Ben Versola play a game of corn hole as they tailgate outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game between Alabama and Florida State on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Fans tailgate outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game between Alabama and Florida State on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrate their win over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrate their win over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrates their win over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) and Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrate their win over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after Alabama won 24-7 over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban is congratulated by guests after Alabama won 24-7 over the Florida State during the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after he made a 3-points catch in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrate in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama football players go to the ball after running back Damien Harris (34) blocks a kick by Florida State place kicker Logan Tyler (21) in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban shouts instructions in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7 over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) reacts in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7 over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) looks to get off a pass in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Alabama won 24 - 7 over the Florida State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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September 2, 2017 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after he made 3-points catch in the second half of the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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