Former FSU QB Jordan Travis reflects on Mike Norvell's firing and impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Jordan Travis, the former quarterback for Florida State University, expressed feelings of guilt regarding Mike Norvell's recent firing. After a 36-24 loss to Clemson that left the Seminoles with a 3-5 record, Norvell was dismissed from his position. Travis believes his own season-ending injury in 2023 contributed significantly to the program’s struggles, as it kept the team out of the College Football Playoff, which he feels could have altered the trajectory of Norvell's tenure. Since Travis's last season, Florida State has recorded a 10-22 overall record. University president Richard McCullough cited the lack of progress as a key reason for Norvell’s dismissal, underscoring the need for a turnaround in the program's performance.
- •Mike Norvell was fired after Florida State's loss to Clemson.
- •Jordan Travis feels guilt over his injury impacting the program.
- •Florida State has a 10-22 record since Travis's departure.
- •Travis believes a playoff appearance could have saved Norvell's job.
- •University president emphasized the need for improvement in football.
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — “I Carry So Much Weight on My Shoulders”: Former FSU QB Makes Emotional Admission About Mike Norvell’s Firing Nearly Three Years After Leaving
"Former FSU quarterback Jordan Travis believes he could have played a role in preventing Mike Norvell’s departure from the program. Nearly three years after his final game in Tallahassee, he admitted that he still carries guilt over the injury that changed the program’s trajectory.
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