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Miami faces FSU amid uncertain future for coach Mike Norvell

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Miami faces FSU amid uncertain future for coach Mike Norvell

Summary

The Miami Hurricanes are set to face the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami, ranked No. 3 with a perfect 5-0 record, seeks to enhance its Heisman Trophy candidacy for quarterback Darian Mensah ahead of a crucial matchup against Notre Dame on November 7. For Florida State, now 3-3, the pressure mounts on head coach Mike Norvell, particularly after a disappointing loss to Louisville. With a poor defensive ranking at No. 122, speculation rises about potential coaching changes at FSU, especially if they struggle against Miami.

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By the Numbers

•Miami is favored by 22.5 points entering the matchup.
•FSU has not won a true road game in 1,057 days.
•Norvell faces scrutiny following a 44-20 defeat at Louisville.
•Miami's schedule has been described as forgiving leading to this game.
•Next week, FSU may consider coaching changes after the Miami game.

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7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes have chance to end Mike Norvell era at FSU | D'Angelo

What they're saying

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Florida State at Miami comes with the backdrop of Miami cruising through a very forgiving schedule and FSU coach Mike Norvell playing the part of a dead man walking.
— Yahoo Sports

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