Alabama football players must have had a discussion about Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos’ comments regarding the team. Both defensive lineman Tim Keenan and linebacker Deontae Lawson, speaking to reporters at SEC media days, used similar lines.

“Disrespect will be addressed,” Keenan said.

Earlier in the offseason, Castellanos talked some trash about the Crimson Tide, before he and his Seminoles face UA to open the season on Aug. 30.

“People, I don’t know if they know, but you go back and watch every first game that I played in, we always start fast,” Castellanos told On3. “I dreamed of moments like this. I dreamed of playing against Alabama. They don’t have Nick Saban to save them. I just don’t see them stopping me.”

Castellanos transferred to Florida State from Boston College this offseason. The Seminoles finished the 2024 season 2-10, with just one FBS win, over Cal.

“I definitely noticed it,” Lawson said. “How can you miss it? But yeah, I don’t really have a response. I said earlier, all disrespect will be addressed accordingly, and I stand on that right there.”

Lawson was asked which game he was most looking forward to this season, and said it was Florida State.

“I wouldn’t say extra motivation, but it’s definitely on the back of your mind,” Lawson said. “So, I mean, I won’t forget. I won’t forget what he said.”

After Castellanos made his initial comments, another upcoming Crimson Tide opponent disagreed with him. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers said he still held a healthy respect for Alabama, even with Saban retired.

Sellers explained why, while speaking at SEC media days earlier in the week.

“I think it’s come from me playing them,” Sellers said. “I’ve seen them face-to-face, just facing their defense. Their defensive line was strong. They were all fast. Linebackers, super physical. DBs, they did their jobs well, disguised well, and they had a good scheme.”

Alabama and Florida State are scheduled to face off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Aug 30. The game will be aired on ABC.

The Crimson Tide is scheduled to begin preseason camp on July 30, Kalen DeBoer said Wednesday.