Florida State fires football coach Mike Norvell after Clemson loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 22:26 · Archive

Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell on Sunday following a 36-24 loss to Clemson on Saturday that left the team with a 3-5 record. The decision came after the Seminoles played in front of thousands of empty seats, with the loss representing Norvell's final game as coach. Norvell will receive a $50.3 million buyout, and Rick Stockstill, a former Middle Tennessee head coach and current offensive analyst, will serve as interim coach for the rest of the season.

Florida State president Richard McCullough said in a statement: 'We have made the decision to change the leadership of our football program. We thank Mike Norvell for his commitment and service to Florida State and wish him and his family the very best.' McCullough added that the university is 'confident in Rick Stockstill's ability to provide steady leadership during this transition' and will conduct 'a thorough national search' for the next permanent head coach.

Norwell's tenure included the 2023 season when the Seminoles went undefeated in the regular season and won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, but were controversially left out of the College Football Playoff after quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending injury. The team has gone 7-17 in the two seasons since, with only one ACC win this year entering the Clemson game.

How it is being reported

• BREAKING: Florida State fires Mike Norvell after fan revolt, Clemson loss spark decision to pay massive buyoutFlorida State's college football coaching search begins after Mike Norvell's firing, with the program also seeking a new AD to replace Michael Alford.Fox News · 1 Nov, 21:05
• Florida State fires Mike Norvell in $50.3 million decision to end polarizing tenureThe Mike Norvell domino has finally fallen at Florida State.New York Post · 1 Nov, 20:54

In this story: Florida State · Mike Norvell · Clemson · Rick Stockstill · Richard McCullough · Jordan Travis

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