{
  "id": 8272939,
  "title": "Mike Norvell’s $51M Buyout Comes Into Focus As Florida State Faces Alabama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mike-norvells-51m-buyout-comes-into-focus-as-florida-state-faces-8272939",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/mike-norvell-51m-buyout-florida-state-faces-alabama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida State coach Mike Norvell's $51 million buyout has come under scrutiny as Florida State prepares to face Alabama. The large buyout, which would be the third-highest in college football history, is a result of an eight-year extension signed in 2024. Norvell, who has been under increased scrutiny due to recent events, including the departure of athletic director Michael Alford, maintains his focus on his team and players. His team is the 18.5-point underdog against Alabama, and the game presents a significant challenge for the Seminoles.",
  "summary": "Florida State fired its AD earlier this week.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Mike Norvell’s $51M Buyout Comes Into Focus As Florida State Faces Alabama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mike-norvells-51m-buyout-comes-into-focus-as-florida-state-faces",
        "published": "2026-09-18T16:50:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}