Mike Norvell criticizes officiating after Florida State's overtime loss to Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Florida State's head coach Mike Norvell voiced his frustration with the officiating crew following a double-overtime loss to Miami on October 18, 2026. This game marked another heartbreaking defeat for the Seminoles, who now sit at 3-4 for the season. Norvell specifically criticized late-game penalties and a controversial final play that resulted in an interception rather than a touchdown, echoing a similar situation from the previous year against Stanford. As speculation grows about his job security, this loss intensifies the pressure on Norvell and the program as they look to regroup after a tumultuous start to the season.
- •Florida State falls to 3-4 after the loss.
- •Norvell critiques officiating in crucial moments.
- •Controversial final play leads to player interception.
- •Similar officiating issues noted from previous seasons.
- •Job security concerns grow for Norvell.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State’s Mike Norvell throws shade at officiating crew after heartbreaking Miami loss brings déjà vu
"As Florida State prepared for a crucial rivalry game against Miami, head coach Mike Norvell faced significant scrutiny regarding his job security . This concern heightened following a lopsided loss to Louisville, with reports suggesting that a heavy defeat to the Hurricanes could lead the administration to reconsider its stance on a midseason […] The post Florida State’s Mike Norvell throws shade at officiating crew after heartbreaking Miami loss brings déjà vu appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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