Florida State reviews options for new head coach amid turbulence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Florida State is in search of its 14th full-time head coach following Mike Norvell's departure. Jimbo Fisher is mentioned as a potential candidate, with a successful history at FSU but a tumultuous exit in 2017. Fisher's most recent tenure at Texas A&M ended in his firing in 2023 after failing to meet expectations. The discussion around his possible return involves concerns about coaching structure and modernizing strategies within college football's evolving. The university faces financial challenges in securing a new coach while ensuring competitive roster management.
- •Florida State is searching for a new head coach after Mike Norvell's exit.
- •Jimbo Fisher is a leading candidate despite past controversies.
- •Fisher won three ACC titles and a national championship with FSU.
- •His recent coaching at Texas A&M ended in failure and a high-profile firing.
- •Financial constraints complicate hiring a high-profile coach.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — State your case: Would you be okay with FSU bringing back Jimbo Fisher?
"Mike Norvell is gone, and the search for Florida State’s 14th full-time head coach is underway. One name keeps coming up from both the national media and the fanbase, and it’s a familiar one — John James Fisher. Jimbo went 83-23 in Tallahassee, winning three straight ACC titles and FSU’s last national championship in 2013, […]
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