Florida State struggles in loss to Louisville, coach's future uncertain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Florida State fell to Louisville 44-20 on October 9, marking a continued disappointing season for coach Mike Norvell. After initially leading 14-0, the Seminoles suffered a collapse allowing Louisville to score 35 consecutive points. Norvell's tenure is under scrutiny as his record stands at 41-37, with just 4-15 in conference play since winning the ACC championship game in 2023. Financial implications could complicate any potential firing, as FSU would owe him approximately $47.7 million, one of the largest buyouts in college football history.
- •FSU has a 4-15 conference record under Norvell.
- •The Seminoles led 14-0 before losing to Louisville.
- •Norvell's current contract includes a substantial buyout.
- •FSU faces potential costs over $100 million for a coaching change.
- 3:29 AMCBS Sports — How is Mike Norvell still employed? Buyout, leadership uncertainty keeping hot seat coach at Florida State
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Norvell hot seat: Here's what FSU football owes if it fires coach
"Mike Norvell is 41-37 in his seventh season as Florida State football coach. Here's what FSU would owe if it fires him after the Louisville game.
"Norvell's seat hasn't gotten any cooler, but Florida State has been hesitant to make a move
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External links- CBS SportsOct 10, 2026, 3:29 AMHow is Mike Norvell still employed? Buyout, leadership uncertainty keeping hot seat coach at Florida State
Norvell's seat hasn't gotten any cooler, but Florida State has been hesitant to make a move
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 2:45 AMMike Norvell hot seat: Here's what FSU football owes if it fires coach
Mike Norvell is 41-37 in his seventh season as Florida State football coach. Here's what FSU would owe if it fires him after the Louisville game.
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