Florida State was able to get back in the win column on Saturday night with a win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. They now sit a 5-5, and they will secure a bowl bid with at least one victory in their last two games. Even if they do accomplish that, what does that mean for Mike Norvell’s status as the head coach?

Norvell is one of a bevy of coaches who have uncertain futures at their respective programs. Pete Nakos of On3 dove into the latest surrounding Norvell and if he’ll be back for another season.

With a win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night, Mike Norvell’s program is now 5-5 on the year with remaining games against NC State and Florida. The Seminoles need at least one more win to reach bowl eligibility. If FSU wins out, sources have indicated it will be a situation to watch with the possibility of a return for the 2026 season for Norvell. Norvell’s nearly $59 million buyout remains a key factor in Florida State’s decision, as it would mark the second-largest buyout in college football history.

Norvell’s record as head coach at Florida State is now 38-32. If the Seminoles don’t win their final two games, it will be the fourth time in his six years in Tallahassee that the team failed to produce a winning record. Certainly not ideal.

FSU’s biggest rivals are the Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators, and the Clemson Tigers. Under Norvell, the Seminoles are a combined 6-9 in those matchups. The team has lost two straight to Miami and Clemson, and if they lose to Florida to close the season, it’ll be two consecutive losses to them as well. Not good at all.

There’s also the recruiting struggles that Florida State has had under Norvell. He’s never produced a class ranked higher than No. 12 in the nation. That was the 2024 class, and that came after an undefeated regular season the year before. Yet, Miami and Clemson still had classes that were ranked higher for the cycle despite losing to FSU. Again, not good.

Even if Florida State does win out and they pick up a bowl win, the status of Norvell in Tallahassee should still be evaluated closely. He’s not winning against rivals, recruiting needs a lot of work, and the Seminoles have become too transfer portal dependent. That’s simply unacceptable at FSU.

Only time will tell how this situation will pan out.

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