Florida State football head coach search encounters early challenges

The search for a new head coach at Florida State has begun poorly, with Eli Drinkwitz and Manny Diaz both confirming they will not pursue the position. College football analyst Chris Marler suggests that only Ryan Silverfield might consider the role, noting poor results for the Arkansas coach this season. Deion Sanders' name also surfaces as a possible candidate, given his history with Florida State, although he has not commented on the speculation. His Colorado squad is struggling, and the program has not met previous expectations under his leadership. Florida State previously interviewed Sanders before hiring Mike Norvell in 2019.

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