Florida State football fans discuss Jimbo Fisher's potential return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Fans of Florida State football are increasingly discussing the possibility of Jimbo Fisher returning as head coach amid growing dissatisfaction with current coach Mike Norvell. Fisher, who resigned in 2017 after a successful tenure, has seen a mixed reception from fans following his departure, including viral moments of criticism. Since Fisher left, the Seminoles have struggled, including a poor record of 9-19 since losing the Orange Bowl. Some fans, who once criticized Fisher, have now expressed support for his potential reinstatement. Context around this buzz includes Fisher's history with the program and the current team's performance under Norvell.
- •Jimbo Fisher resigned as FSU head coach in 2017 to join Texas A&M.
- •Mike Norvell currently faces scrutiny after a disturbing record post-Orange Bowl.
- •Fisher had a successful tenure at FSU, including a BCS National Championship.
- •Some fans who criticized Fisher now support his return amid FSU's struggles.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State football rumors: Jimbo Fisher buzz getting louder, and even viral haters are on board
"On December 1, 2017, Jimbo Fisher resigned as the head coach of Florida State Football in order to take over at Texas A&M. Since then, two different men have held the head coaching position. One of those is current head coach Mike Norvell, who is on the hot seat at Florida State . While at Florida State, Fisher went 83-23, won the conference three […] The post Florida State football rumors: Jimbo Fisher buzz getting louder, and even viral haters are on board appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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