ACC coaches feeling pressure after tough Week 3 results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
In Week 3 of the ACC, several coaches face scrutiny following defeats. Mike Norvell's Florida State fell 50-36 to Alabama, despite an early lead and a weather delay. NC State's Dave Doeren faced backlash after a last-second loss to Vanderbilt, raising concerns about his future with the Wolfpack. Bill Belichick's North Carolina lost to Clemson 21-20 after a late-game weather delay and controversial play-calling. These results intensify discussions surrounding the coaching positions at these programs as the season progresses.
- •Mike Norvell's Florida State lost to Alabama 50-36
- •Dave Doeren's NC State lost 35-31 to Vanderbilt
- •Bill Belichick's North Carolina lost 21-20 to Clemson
- •Florida State fired Michael Alford following the loss
- •Doeren's contract situation complicates his standing
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Heat check: Where ACC hot seat coaches Mike Norvell, Dave Doeren and Bill Belichick stand
"Four coaches are feeling some pressure in the ACC. Three of them lost this week.
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