Mike Norvell ranks in "up and down" coaching tier by The Athletic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has been classified in the "up and down" tier by The Athletic. This classification comes after a challenging period for the program, which has seen back-to-back losing seasons. Despite a strong 2023 performance that included an undefeated regular season, Norvell enters the 2026 season on the hot seat. Florida State will kick off its season against New Mexico State on August 29.
- •Mike Norvell placed in "up and down" tier by The Athletic.
- •FSU has suffered back-to-back losing seasons.
- •The Seminoles open the 2026 season on August 29.
- •Norvell has had four losing seasons in six years at FSU.
- •FSU previously went 13-1 just a few years ago.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — See where Mike Norvell ranks in The Athletic's coaching tiers
"FSU head coach Mike Norvell was placed in the dubious tier of "up and down" by The Athletic.
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