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Florida State Dismisses Mike Norvell Following Clemson Defeat

Florida State Dismisses Mike Norvell Following Clemson Defeat
Other Sports · 14:15:36 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Florida State University has terminated head football coach Mike Norvell in the wake of Saturday's loss to Clemson, according to reports emerging Sunday. The decision comes after the Seminoles fell to the Tigers in a matchup that appeared to seal Norvell's fate with the program.

Norvell, who had led the team since 2020, compiled a mixed record during his tenure in Tallahassee. The move signals a new direction for a program seeking to return to national championship contention in the competitive Atlantic Coast Conference.

Athletic department officials have not yet announced a timeline for the search for Norvell's successor, though speculation regarding potential candidates has already begun circulating among college football circles.

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