Florida State University has named linebackers coach Ernie Sims as the Seminoles' interim defensive coordinator, the program announced on November 1, 2026.
Sims, a former Florida State standout linebacker, has been on the coaching staff since 2024. He takes over the defensive coordinator duties on an interim basis as the team continues its preparations for the upcoming season.
The appointment was made public alongside a photo from spring practice on March 13, 2026, showing Sims working with players at the Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility in Tallahassee.
