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FSU fires athletics director, begins search for replacement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

FSU fires athletics director, begins search for replacement
Summary

Florida State University (FSU) is searching for a new athletic director following the firing of Michael Alford on September 14, 2026. FSU President Richard McCullough stated the decision was made to better position the athletic program for future challenges in collegiate sports. An initial list of potential candidates includes Jeramiah Dickey, Derrick Brooks, Chance Miller, Jeff Purinton, Drew Weatherford, and Martin Mayhew, who all bring various strengths in athletics and revenue generation. The university's next steps include assessing these candidates to ensure alignment with FSU's goals.

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  • •Michael Alford was fired on September 14, 2026.
  • •FSU is looking for an athletic director with strong business acumen.
  • •Candidates include Jeramiah Dickey, Derrick Brooks, and Chance Miller.
  • •Presidential expectations focus on revenue generation and athletic success.
  • •The search follows recent shifts in collegiate athletics dynamics.
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  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — FSU searches for new athletics director: What names are swirling?
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Florida State is searching for a new athletic director. Here is an initial batch of names to know in the Seminoles’ search.

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