Mike Norvell has a 'path' to saving his job at FSU
Mike Norvell is still on the hot seat, but after FSU's win over Virginia, 247Sports believes there is a path for him to save his job.
The Florida State Seminoles secured a 38-7 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium, improving their record to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in ACC play. This significant win came as Mike Norvell, the Seminoles' head coach, found himself in a precarious position with arguably the most challenging job in college football.
Despite the win, a single game against an unranked Virginia was not enough to guarantee his position. Chris Hummer of 247Sports, however, believes Norvell has a path to potentially save his job and highlighted FSU's upcoming three-game stretch against Louisville, Miami, and Clemson. Miami remains a formidable opponent, but the losses against both Louisville and Clemson last week make these upcoming games more achievable.
Additionally, FSU currently lacks an athletic director following the firing of Michael Alford, and the university would owe Norvell a substantial buyout should they part ways, estimated to be around $40 million. As the Seminoles capitalize on their recent momentum, they aim to build upon their success against Power Four opponents, something they have struggled with since the 2023 season.
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