Mike Norvell faces pivotal season at FSU with key games ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Florida State football coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 season under significant pressure, with a record of 7-19 over the past two seasons. Early challenges include a season opener against SMU on September 7, followed by critical matchups against Alabama and Louisville. Winning these games could ease his job security, while losses may jeopardize his tenure., FSU's last road win came in 2023, making these upcoming games critical for both team morale and Norvell's future.
- •FSU begins the season against SMU on September 7.
- •Upcoming road game at Alabama on September 19.
- •FSU visits Louisville on October 9 for its first ACC road game.
- •Rivalry matchup against Miami scheduled for October 17.
- •Season finale against Florida on November 27 could be decisive.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Norvell's future at FSU football could be decided by these 5 games
"Florida State football coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 season on one of the hottest seats in the nation. These games could decide his fate.
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