{
  "id": 8584911,
  "title": "Florida State Could Turn to Familiar Face if HC Mike Norvell is Fired",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/florida-state-could-turn-to-familiar-face-if-hc-mike-norvell-is-fired",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:17:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/florida-state-could-turn-to-familiar-face-if-hc-mike-norvell-is-fired-12464732"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Florida State Seminoles have recently fired athletic director Michael Alford and are considering their next steps regarding head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell, who has been under pressure for years despite a successful 13-1 season and Orange Bowl appearance, faces an uncertain future after star quarterback Jordan Travis departed. Athletic director Alford's departure has opened the door for a potential coaching change. Sources suggest that Florida State may bring back Jimbo Fisher, a former coach who led the Seminoles to a national title in 2013 and a 83-23 record during his tenure from 2010 to 2017. However, Norvell remains a familiar face and has received strong praise from Florida State president Richard McCullough for his leadership and commitment to student-athletes.",
  "summary": "Many believe Mike Norvell will be fired this season, and Florida State could bring back a familiar head coach to replace him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida State considers Jimbo Fisher as a potential replacement for Mike Norvell.",
    "Norvell faces uncertainty after star QB Jordan Travis left the team.",
    "Florida State president praises Norvell's leadership and commitment to student-athletes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Florida State potentially turning to Jimbo Fisher as head coach would mark a return to a proven winner, but also a departure from the current leadership praised by the university president.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}