{
  "id": 8592624,
  "title": "Mike Norvell speaks after FSU blows early lead at No. 10 Alabama: “I’m pissed off that we didn’t win the game”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mike-norvell-speaks-after-fsu-blows-early-lead-at-no-10-alabama-im",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:46:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-norvell-speaks-fsu-blows-024635044.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 19: Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell addressed the media following the team's 50-36 loss to No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Quarterback Ashton Daniels and linebacker Chris Jones joined Norvell at the podium.\n\nNorvell acknowledged that his team had fought hard but ultimately fell short. He expressed his frustration over the outcome, stating, \"I'm pissed off that we didn't win the game.\" Norvell admitted that despite a strong start, they were unable to secure the necessary stops and made some critical errors on offense. He noted that the team had come out early and played well, but their performance dipped after halftime.\n\nFSU had led 21-6 and maintained a 21-13 advantage before weather forced a stoppage in the first half. However, Alabama went on to score on nine consecutive possessions, marking a turning point in the game. Norvell commented on this sequence, calling it \"an awful sequence of that game.\"\n\nRegarding the defense, Norvell expressed concerns about its performance, calling it \"not good enough\" at this stage. He highlighted that both SMU and Alabama possessed strong offenses, but pointed to the issue of giving up over 550 yards in two consecutive games as a major problem. Norvell emphasized that despite the setback, the team is still growing.",
  "summary": "Florida State head coach Mike Norvell met with reporters after the Seminoles’ 50-36 loss at No. 10 Alabama. Quarterback Ashton Daniels and linebacker Chris Jones followed. Norvell said the team “battled” but couldn’t get enough stops and made a few crucial mistakes on offense. “I’m pissed off that we didn’t win the game.” He said […]",
  "key_points": [
    "FSU coach Mike Norvell expresses anger over loss to Alabama.",
    "Seminoles led 21-13 before halftime, then fell 36-50.",
    "Norvell criticizes defense for allowing over 550 yards in two games."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss reveals a significant gap between Florida State's potential and its current defensive capabilities, particularly in conceding over 550 yards for the second consecutive game.",
  "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."
}