FSU football struggles following loss to Alabama as Norvell buyout looms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Florida State University lost to Alabama 50-36 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 19, 2026. The Seminoles took an early 21-6 lead but could not maintain it as Alabama scored 20 unanswered points in the second quarter. This defeat marked FSU's 11th consecutive loss away from home and intensified calls for a coaching change, despite the substantial $46.7 million buyout for head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles next face Central Arkansas on September 26, 2026, before a series of challenging matchups against ranked opponents.
- •FSU leads 21-6 before losing to Alabama 50-36.
- •The Seminoles have lost 11 straight road games.
- •Norvell's buyout is $46.7 million if fired before December 1, 2026.
- •FSU faces Central Arkansas next, then ranked Virginia, Louisville, and Miami.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — How much would it cost FSU to fire Mike Norvell?
"FSU head coach Mike Norvell has one of the biggest buyouts in college football. Here is what it would cost to fire him after the Alabama loss.
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