FSU considers Jimbo Fisher as potential coach on reduced salary

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

FSU considers Jimbo Fisher as potential coach on reduced salary
Summary

Florida State may consider hiring Jimbo Fisher as football coach if Mike Norvell is dismissed. Fisher could be offered a contract of $1 million per year, significantly lower than current market rates. The decision follows FSU's financial struggles, including a potential $50 million payout to Norvell if fired without cause. Fisher, previously a national champion at FSU, has received substantial compensation after his departure. The Seminoles recently invested heavily in athletics, though they now face substantial debt and must navigate the challenges of coaching contracts prevalent in college football.

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  • •Mike Norvell's job security is uncertain as FSU struggles.
  • •Jimbo Fisher could return for a reduced salary amid financial issues.
  • •FSU faces a potential $50 million buyout for Norvell's contract.
  • •Fisher has previously emphasized the need for football investment at FSU.
  • •The Seminoles have invested heavily in facilities, increasing their debt.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Bianchi: If FSU brings back Jimbo Fisher, he needs to work for cheap
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If Florida State eventually fires football coach Mike Norvell, I have a wonderfully ridiculous idea for replacing him. Hire Jimbo Fisher. For $1 million a year. Go ahead and laugh and call me crazy. Tell me college football doesn’t work that way anymore. My response: Maybe that’s exactly the problem. First things first: The best possible outcome for Florida State is that Norvell starts winning ...

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