Jordan Travis says injury altered Mike Norvell's coaching fate at FSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Jordan Travis expressed that his 2023 season-ending leg injury against North Alabama significantly impacted Mike Norvell’s tenure as Florida State’s head coach. Speaking on the Take Two Podcast, Travis believes the Seminoles would have competed for national championships, keeping Norvell in his position longer. Florida State ended that unbeaten season at 13-0 but was excluded from the College Football Playoff, a decision Travis argues affected the program's trajectory. Following a poor record over the next two seasons, Norvell was fired on November 1, 2026, concluding his tenure with a 41-39 overall record.
- •Travis believes his injury changed the course of FSU's football program.
- •Florida State finished the 2023 season 13-0 but missed the playoffs.
- •Norvell was fired on November 1, 2026, after a 41-39 record.
- •Travis maintains a personal connection with Norvell beyond football.
- •Travis reviewed the impact of playoff inclusion on program resources.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Travis believes his injury changed Mike Norvell's tenure
"Jordan Travis believes Mike Norvell would still be Florida State’s head coach if his 2023 season had not ended with a broken leg.
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