Florida State University has dismissed head football coach Mike Norvell after more than six seasons at the helm, according to an Associated Press report by Bob Ferrante on November 1, 2026. The decision triggers a substantial financial obligation, with the university set to pay a buyout of nearly $50 million.
Norvell, who was hired in December 2019, compiled a record during his tenure but the program ultimately decided to move in a new direction. The buyout figure represents one of the largest in college football history.
