Florida State University has introduced Jeff Purinton as its new athletic director, the Seminoles announced Tuesday. The appointment was confirmed during a live update event covered by the Tallahassee Democrat, with reporters Liam Rooney and Peter Holland Jr. on site.
Purinton takes over leadership of the Seminoles' athletic department, which competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference across multiple NCAA Division I sports. The university did not immediately release additional details regarding Purinton's background, contract terms, or his first public remarks.
The hiring comes as Florida State seeks stability in its athletic administration amid ongoing conference realignment and name, image, and likeness developments in college sports. Further details are expected to be released by the university in the coming days.
