Manny Diaz remains at Duke, withdraws from FSU coaching search
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Duke head coach Manny Diaz has announced he will not pursue the Florida State football coaching job following Mike Norvell's firing. Diaz expressed his commitment to Duke during a team address, stating he is happy at the university and focused on the current season. This decision removes a prominent name from FSU's candidate list as the program searches for a replacement. Diaz has led Duke to a 6-2 record, ensuring bowl eligibility after a recent 47-2 victory over Boston College. Florida State has appointed Rick Stockstill as interim coach while evaluating potential candidates.
- •Manny Diaz removes himself from FSU coaching consideration.
- •Diaz has a 24-11 record in his third season at Duke.
- •Duke football is bowl eligible after defeating Boston College.
- •Rick Stockstill serves as interim coach for FSU.
- •Florida State is currently on a three-game losing streak.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why Duke's Manny Diaz waved off ties to Florida State opening as 'internet rumors'
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Duke's Manny Diaz, FSU alum, removes himself from coaching search
"Cross one name off the list: Manny Diaz says he's staying at Duke despite growing speculation about the Florida State Seminoles football coaching job.
"Duke coach Manny Diaz addressed the 'internet rumors' tying him to the Florida State football opening with his team. Here's what he said:
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 10:33 PMWhy Duke's Manny Diaz waved off ties to Florida State opening as 'internet rumors'
Duke coach Manny Diaz addressed the 'internet rumors' tying him to the Florida State football opening with his team. Here's what he said:
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 10:09 PMDuke's Manny Diaz, FSU alum, removes himself from coaching search
Cross one name off the list: Manny Diaz says he's staying at Duke despite growing speculation about the Florida State Seminoles football coaching job.
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