FSU football faces challenges with tough schedule and back-to-back losing seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Florida State football has entered a difficult phase ahead of the 2026 season, facing back-to-back losing campaigns. Athlon Sports provided an analysis indicating that head coach Mike Norvell's tenure is in jeopardy as the team struggles to remain competitive in the ACC. The Seminoles look to break a losing streak outside Doak Campbell Stadium and will face Alabama in their second game after hosting SMU. Norvell has yet to secure a top quarterback transfer, which may hinder their prospects this season. FSU's 2026 season begins against New Mexico State on August 29 at home.
- •FSU has struggled with back-to-back losing seasons.
- •Mike Norvell enters his seventh season under pressure.
- •The Seminoles have not won outside Doak Campbell Stadium since 2023.
- •Upcoming schedule includes Alabama and multiple road trips.
- •FSU opens the season against New Mexico State on August 29.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Another rough year for FSU football? Athlon Sports thinks so
"Athlon Sports has some blunt analysis for FSU and Mike Norvell going into 2026, given their tough schedule.
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