Florida State football faces challenges heading into 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Florida State Seminoles football is preparing for the 2026 season under head coach Mike Norvell after a 5-7 record in 2025. With a tough opponent in Alabama early in the season and a controversial quarterback situation, the stakes are high for Norvell's future in Tallahassee. Florida State's rushing attack is expected to remain strong, bolstered by returning players and a new addition from Texas. Experts predict the Seminoles may win eight games, but uncertainty surrounds Norvell's job security after two disappointing seasons.
- •Florida State finished 2025 with a 5-7 record.
- •The Seminoles face Alabama on the road in September.
- •Rushing offense ranked No. 11 nationally last season.
- •A mid-season quarterback change is anticipated.
- •Experts predict eight wins for Florida State in 2026.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — 4 Bold Predictions for Florida State Football in 2026
"After a disappointing 2025, Mike Norvell faces a brutal schedule, a looming quarterback controversy, and a high-stakes clash in Tuscaloosa that could define his coaching future in Tallahassee.
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