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Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos Takes a Shot at Alabama with Merch After Stunning Upset

2025-08-31

Author: Kai

In a jaw-dropping twist less than 24 hours after toppling Alabama—their first loss in a season opener since 2001—Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos is making waves, and he's doing it in style.

Castellanos has launched a bold new line of shirts and sweatshirts that cheekily mock the No. 8 Crimson Tide following their surprising 31-17 defeat. Alabama, heavily favored to win, faced an unexpected challenge—a challenge that Castellanos clearly relished.

Among the eye-catching designs is a shirt emblazoned with the phrase “Nick Can’t Save Them,” referencing Castellanos’s audacious comments from June where he dismissed the team's chances, declaring, “They don’t have Nick Saban to save them. I just don’t see them stopping me.”

The quarterback doubled down on his claims during ACC media days in July, reinforcing his confidence by stating, “We stand on what I said. I said what I said, and we stand on that.” After leading the Seminoles to victory on Saturday, he proved those words were far more than just talk.

Some of the merchandise includes a playful cartoon of Castellanos proudly standing atop a brick, the score of the game boldly illustrated beside him, alongside designs like “Stand On What I Said.”

This senior player, who previously spent two seasons at Boston College, threw for 152 yards on 9 of 14 passing while also scrambling for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Tide. His standout performance helped solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with.

Fans are speculating that Alabama, newly led by head coach Kalen DeBoer, is still reeling from a difficult season last year, posting a disappointing 9-5 record since Saban's retirement.

Looking ahead, the Seminoles are set to face East Texas A&M next Saturday, while Alabama gears up to take on Louisiana-Monroe the same day. The stakes are undoubtedly high, as the tides of college football continue to shift.