Alabama, Florida State to meet in 2007

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama and Florida State signed a one-game deal Tuesday to play at a neutral site in 2007, a high-profile non-conference matchup for two schools that haven&#39;t faced off since the Seminoles rose to prominence under Alabama-native Bobby Bowden.<br> <br> The two teams will play Sept. 29 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.<br> <br> ``It should be a great ball game between the two programs,&#39;&#39; said Bowden. ``I grew up on Alabama football and have always wanted the chance to play against them. All of my early life was centered around the teams of Frank Thomas and Bear Bryant. I know their history well.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> The teams haven&#39;t met since 1974, an 8-7 Alabama win and the Crimson Tide holds a 2-0-1 edge in the series.<br> <br> ``We expect this game to produce a great deal of excitement within our respective fan bases and on a national level as well,&#39;&#39; Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said Tuesday.<br> <br> Alabama won 21-0 during the first meeting in 1965, but the Seminoles earned a 37-37 tie in 1967. All three games were at Alabama.<br> <br> Both teams have looked stellar this season, with the Seminoles (6-1) ranked 10th and Alabama (7-0) ranked No. 5.<br> <br> ``Alabama looks like the old Alabama to me now,&#39;&#39; said Bowden, a Birmingham native. ``I hope we haven&#39;t bitten off more than we can chew.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> The one-time meeting will be televised by either CBS or ESPN.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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