Alabama and Florida State, which both remain undefeated and are Nos. 1 and 2 in this week’s Bowl Championship Series standings, are look-alikes, right down to the shades of red in their jerseys, one crimson, the other garnet.

■ Each team has three running backs skilled enough to be used in rotation. Alabama averages 210.8 yards rushing a game, Florida State 209.8.

■ Each side has an offensive line sturdy enough to run-block and protect a pocket passer, Florida State’s Jameis Winston and Alabama’s A J McCarron.

■ Each team has a defense built to stop the run but also has defensive backs with the potential to be high picks in the N.F.L. draft.