Mike Norvell Dismisses Hot-Seat Talk Despite Florida State's 7-17 Record
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Mike Norvell Dismisses Hot-Seat Talk Despite Florida State's 7-17 Record
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
ACC Media Days put Mike Norvell at center stage after he said he does not believe he is coaching for his job entering Florida State's 2026 season.
Norvell told The Athletic and On3 he remains confident in himself, his staff and the opportunity ahead, arguing results this season will settle the outside noise.
That confidence comes under pressure after Florida State went 7-17 over the past two seasons, a sharp drop from Norvell's 23-4 run in 2022 and 2023.
Recruiting has added to the scrutiny, with the Seminoles' 2027 class ranked 53rd and concerns that uncertainty around Norvell is hurting talent acquisition.
Florida State's decision-making is also shaped by Norvell's large buyout, leaving the program heading into 2026 with its coach publicly defiant but under heavy pressure.