the price tag would be substantial<\/a>. The buyout hovers around $59 million, roughly 85% of his contract that stretches through 2031. <\/p>\nIn other words, firing him wouldn\u2019t just sting; it would scorch the budget. Amid all the short-term reassurance, Norvell might brace for another curveball.<\/p>\n
Assistant coach\u2019s potential exit keeps Mike Norvell up late<\/p>\n
After leaving UCF Bruins to run the Seminoles\u2019 offense, Gus Malzahn was supposed to supercharge the attack. Instead, Florida State is stuck at No. 39 in scoring. They are averaging 29.8 points, nowhere near the punch they envisioned with Tommy Castellanos. Norvell might be locked in for 2026, but the rest of the staff?<\/p>\n
Not so much.<\/p>\n
And the name causing the loudest buzz in the rumor mill is Malzahn.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no guarantee Malzahn\u2019s there next year. I know there are guys on staff who don\u2019t think he\u2019s coming back,\u201d dropped Elliot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It appears Malzahn, too, recognizes he does not envision a long-term future with Norvell\u2019s program. When asked Sunday, November 23, if he\u2019d be back at Florida State next season, Malzahn didn\u2019t exactly shoot straight. The former Auburn title-winning OC dodged with a cryptic response. Instead, he said his focus was only on beating Florida this Saturday, November 29.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah. My intent is to help us get bowl eligible and win this game, and that\u2019s exactly what my focus is,\u201d said Norvell\u2019s assistant coach.<\/p>\n
Malzahn\u2019s payday is on a steady climb. $1.5 million in Year 1, jumping to $2 million in Year 2, and topping out at $2.5 million by Year 3. If he leaves, it will be a significant loss for Norvell as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, having the opportunity to have coach Malzahn come and be a part of our staff, it was special, Norvell told the media at the 2025 ACC Media Days. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s somebody that I\u2019ve had a 20-year relationship with, all the respect in the world for the man, not just the coach.\u201d<\/p>\n
Florida State has shown Mike Norvell grace before. But will he receive a free pass again without a double-digit win season? Or are they just counting down the days until his buyout becomes more wallet-friendly?<\/p>\n
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