Florida State’s Norvell Fired With $50M Left on Contract
It's the third-highest buyout in college football history.
Florida State has parted ways with head coach Mike Norvell after three consecutive losses, marking the end of his seventh season with the Seminoles. Norvell's tenure with the program culminated in a 41–39 overall record. He remains owed $50.3 million, making it the third-highest buyout in college football this season, trailing only Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher and LSU's Brian Kelly.
The dismissal follows months of speculation surrounding Norvell's future. Florida State president Richard McCullough issued an apology to fans earlier in the week, acknowledging the team's struggles. Norvell's initial eight-year, $84 million extension following a 2023 ACC title quickly unraveled as the Seminoles' fortunes have declined.
The team's most recent loss to Clemson on Saturday extended their losing streak to five games. During the game, a plane flew overhead displaying a banner that misspelled Norvell's name, prompting Clemson coach Dabo Swinney to chastise the error, stating, "Whoever did that, man, you ought to be ashamed of yourself."
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