The Florida State Seminoles started their season with a massive win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. After a 3-0 start, everything seemed to be trending in the right direction until their first loss of the year on the road against Virginia. That defeat marked the beginning of a disastrous stretch of games.
“For the second time this year, Mike Norvell and Florida State football were at the center of it — though on the opposite end. The No. 8-ranked Seminoles, ahead of a massive Week 6 game against No. 6-ranked Miami, went on the road to Virginia for a Friday night game and left with their first blemish on the season,” USA Today’s Zac Al-Khateeb wrote.
Since that loss, Florida State hasn’t been playing well at all. Following their most recent game on Saturday, the Seminoles have now dropped four straight. Head coach Mike Norvell gave what felt like a last plea during his press conference.
“I’m pouring everything I have into this university with every bit of the work, the focus, the absolute edge and urgency to get this better,” Norvell said. “And at the end of the day, it’s about the on-the-field results, and we’ve come up short and we’ve not done it.”
With this being the second consecutive season of disappointing play, Florida State may be forced to make a difficult decision. What began as a promising season has quickly unraveled, and it’s becoming increasingly likely that the Seminoles could move on from Norvell. If that happens, the buyout and hiring costs are expected to total in the six-figure range.
“Sources tell Pete Nakos momentum continues to build from Florida State decision makers to move on from Mike Norvell. The all-in cost to fire Norvell/his staff and make the next hire is in the $100M range,” On3 posted.
That would be a massive price for Florida State, making their next coaching hire crucial. If they miss on the next head coach, it could cost the program even more in the long run.
The Seminoles are deeply disappointed after such a strong start. Norvell is walking on thin ice, and he knows his career at Florida State may be nearing its end. This situation could get ugly in Tallahassee very soon.
