Florida State moves on from athletics director amid turmoil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Florida State University has fired athletics director Michael Alford after four years, marking significant administrative changes at the school. Head football coach Mike Norvell is under pressure as the team prepares to face Alabama football this Saturday. This dismissal follows a trend of short tenures in the role, with FSU set to hire its fourth AD since 2013. In contrast, Alabama has maintained stability with Greg Byrne in his position for ten years amidst evolving challenges in college athletics.
- •FSU has fired athletics director Michael Alford after four years.
- •Mike Norvell is under pressure ahead of the game against Alabama.
- •This is FSU's fourth AD change since 2013.
- •Alabama has had Greg Byrne serving for 10 years.
- •Changes in ADs can disrupt programs and affect overall stability.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — FSU athletics in upheaval, and Alabama has been there | Goodbread
"Florida State is changing athletic directors again, and that's one carousel Alabama athletics is glad to be off of.
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