Florida State University fired head football coach Mike Norvell on November 1, 2026, following a 3-4 start to the season and a third consecutive loss to Clemson. Norvell had compiled a 23-4 record in 2022-23 but the Seminoles dropped to 2-10 in 2024 and 5-7 in 2025. The reported buyout owed to Norvell is approximately $50 million.
The coaching search has begun, with Duke head coach Manny Diaz identified as a leading candidate. Diaz, a 1995 Florida State graduate and Miami native, is 6-2 at Duke this season. He led the Blue Devils to the 2025 ACC championship with an overtime win over Virginia and signed a contract extension through 2031 in April. Diaz previously served as head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, going 21-15, and spent two seasons as Penn State's defensive coordinator.
Additional candidates are being considered, though specific names have not been publicly disclosed.
