What's the history between Mike Norvell and Central Arkansas?
It's a homecoming-style game for FSU head coach Mike Norvell, an alum of the Central Arkansas Bears, who FSU hosts this Saturday.
The history between former Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and Central Arkansas goes back to Norvell's college days at the university. From 2001 to 2005, Norvell, then a wide receiver, played for Central Arkansas, a team that has achieved notable success in the NAIA and NAIA Division II levels. During his tenure, he became the second all-time recipient in program history, with 213 receptions for 2,611 yards and 15 touchdowns.
One of Norvell's standout seasons was in 2005, when he led the Bears to a Gulf South Conference championship and a spot in the Division II playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals. These accomplishments have established a personal connection between Norvell and Central Arkansas, creating a unique dynamic for their upcoming game at Tallahassee.
The Florida State Seminoles are expected to dominate the matchup, as they are currently on a much higher level. The game, which marks a homecoming for Norvell, will take place on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on the ACC Network.
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