Florida State University fired head football coach Mike Norvell on November 1, 2026, following a 3-4 start to the season. The decision comes after the Seminoles posted a 2-10 record in 2024 and a 5-7 record in 2025, a sharp decline from Norvell's 23-4 combined record during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The program reportedly owes Norvell a buyout of approximately $50 million.
Potential Candidates
Among the names being considered for the vacancy is Duke head coach Manny Diaz. Diaz, a 1995 Florida State graduate and Miami native, has compiled a 6-2 record with the Blue Devils this season. He led Duke to the 2025 ACC championship with an overtime victory over Virginia and signed a contract extension through 2031 in April. Diaz previously served as head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, posting a 21-15 record, and spent two seasons as Penn State's defensive coordinator.
Additional candidates have been identified by Florida State insiders, though specific names have not been publicly disclosed.
