The lack of sustained success and failures to consistently acquire high-level talent from the high school ranks and transfer portal are more than concerning. Either way, Norvell will have at least one more season to rebuild the Seminoles again.<\/p>\n
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Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell gestures against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
There’s no doubt that Florida State fielded a capable roster last fall. That much was evident as the Seminoles upset Alabama in the season-opener. The Crimson Tide rebounded to make the College Football Playoff.<\/p>\n
The same couldn’t be said for FSU, which got off to a 3-0 start before crumbling as adversity mounted. The Seminoles lost seven of their final nine games and finished without a road victory for the second straight year.<\/p>\n
Florida State beat Alabama but also had a shocking loss to Stanford.<\/p>\n
You never knew which version of the Seminoles would show up, and that’s exactly why this program needs more consistency.<\/p>\n
“Mike Norvell’s tenure has been a roller coaster in Tallahassee, and a second consecutive missed bowl game adds serious pressure,” CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah wrote<\/a>. “Amazingly, the Seminoles finished below .500 despite leading the conference in total offense and finishing in the top five in total defense.”<\/p>\n “Making matters more confusing, only six starters are back for Florida State, including only two on offense and zero offensive linemen,” Jeyarajah added.<\/p>\n Instead of sticking with continuity as Norvell has done for much of his tenure, the Seminoles freshened up their coaching staff and roster.<\/p>\n Florida State brought in a handful of new assistants, such as running backs coach Kam Martin, EDGEs coach Nick Williams, and cornerbacks coach Blue Adams, while promoting quarterbacks coach Austin Tucker, linebackers coach Ernie Sims, and offensive coordinator\/wide receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. from within the program.<\/p>\n The Seminoles also signed roughly 60 new faces, flipping the roster in an effort to find the formula for getting out of this current rut.<\/p>\n Time will only tell if the moves yield positive changes as Florida State opens the 2026 campaign against New Mexico State on Saturday, August 29.<\/p>\n 2026 Florida State Football Schedule2<\/p>\n Saturday, August 29 vs. New Mexico State – Tallahassee<\/p>\n Monday, September 7 vs. SMU \u2013 Tallahassee<\/p>\n Saturday, September 19 at Alabama \u2013 Tuscaloosa, Ala.<\/p>\n Saturday, September 26 vs. Central Arkansas \u2013 Tallahassee (Family Weekend\/Hall of Fame)<\/p>\n Saturday, October 3 vs. Virginia \u2013 Tallahassee (Cancer Awareness)<\/p>\n Friday, October 9 at Louisville \u2013 Louisville, Ky.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 17 at Miami \u2013 Miami Gardens, Fla.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 31 vs. Clemson \u2013 Tallahassee (Military Appreciation)<\/p>\n Saturday, November 7 at Boston College \u2013 Chestnut Hill, Mass.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 13 at Pitt \u2013 Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 21 vs. NC State \u2013 Tallahassee (Homecoming\/Seminole Heritage\/Athlete Alumni Reunion)<\/p>\n Friday, November 27 vs. Florida \u2013 Tallahassee<\/p>\n *Release courtesy of FSU Athletics<\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0NoleGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0FREE coverage of Florida State<\/a>\u00a0throughout the year.<\/p>\n Follow NoleGameday on and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n