ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has praised Florida State University's decision to hire Jeff Purinton as its new athletic director.
The announcement was reported by FSU Wire on November 9, 2026. Herbstreit, a prominent voice in college football, expressed his approval of the appointment, highlighting Purinton's experience and vision for the program.
Purinton steps into the role following a search process aimed at strengthening Florida State's athletic department across all sports.
