Florida State University has dismissed head football coach Mike Norvell, according to reports from The Sporting News. The decision comes despite a significant buyout clause in Norvell's contract, signaling the program's urgency to change direction after recent on-field struggles.
Norvell, who was hired in December 2019, compiled a mixed record during his tenure with the Seminoles. The program's leadership determined that a coaching change was necessary regardless of the financial implications, reflecting heightened expectations at a school with three national championships in its history.
Details regarding the exact buyout amount and the timeline for a coaching search have not been disclosed. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford is expected to lead the search for Norvell's successor as the program aims to return to national prominence in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
