Florida State University Parts Ways with Head Football Coach Mike Norvell
Florida State University has fired head football coach Mike Norvell after a disappointing 3-5 start to the 2026 season, concluding his seven-year tenure with the Seminoles. Rick Stockstill has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, November 1, 2026 —
Florida State University has terminated the contract of its head football coach, Mike Norvell. The decision comes following a 3-5 record midway through the 2026 season, a performance described as disappointing.
Norvell’s tenure with the Seminoles spanned seven years. The university announced the change Tuesday, stating the move was made in light of the team’s current on-field results.
Rick Stockstill has been named interim head coach and will lead the team for the remainder of the 2026 season. Further details regarding the coaching search beyond the current season were not immediately provided.
The university did not release specific details about the circumstances leading to the firing beyond the team’s record. Mike Norvell’s full coaching record during his seven years at Florida State was not provided in the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Kelly on www.wctv.tv, see more information here.
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