Mike Norvell fired by Florida State after loss to Clemson

Mike Norvell was relieved of his duties as head coach of Florida State on November 2, 2026, following a 36-24 loss to Clemson, which left the Seminoles with a 3-5 record for the season. The school is required to pay Norvell nearly $50 million under the terms of his buyout, one of the largest in college football history. As he weighs his future options, potential paths include pursuing another head coaching position or stepping into an offensive coordinator role at schools like Oregon and Oklahoma. Taking a year off to reassess his strategy is also a possibility. The coaching carousel could develop quickly, impacting Norvell's next career move, depending on job openings in the coming months.

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