“That might piss people off. So be it. They will be celebrating when we\u2019re hoisting another trophy, and it will be the belief that I see from our players, the belief I see from our coaches, the talent I know our players have, and the guys who are coming to be a part of this,” Norvell added.<\/p>\n
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Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell after losing the game to the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. \/ Melina Myers-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Norvell engineered a remarkable 2023 campaign in Tallahassee, guiding Florida State to a 13\u20130 regular season<\/a> and the ACC title \u2014 a run that raised expectations across the program and among the fanbase.<\/p>\n Before FSU, he built Memphis into an AAC powerhouse and won the American Athletic Conference in 2019, accumulating a career head-coaching record of 75-48, including a 37-32 record with the Seminoles.<\/p>\n However, success since that peak has been uneven: FSU tumbled to a 2\u201310 record in 2024, and the program has struggled to regain a consistent footing again this season.<\/p>\n Administratively, Florida State has publicly stayed the course for now. Athletic Director Michael Alford said the school would keep Norvell<\/a> through the season and conduct a comprehensive evaluation afterward.<\/p>\n Still, reports at the national level suggest Norvell\u2019s future is becoming less certain.<\/p>\n However, complicating matters is Norvell’s hefty salary and buyout with Florida State. <\/p>\n He is currently owed $5.65 million in 2025, down from a scheduled $10.15 million due to a one-time $4.5 million reduction, with his pay returning to $10.3 million in 2026.<\/p>\n