Florida State fires Mike Norvell after 3-5 start

Sport · First reported 1 Nov, 20:54 · Updated 21:25

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Florida State dismissed head coach Mike Norvell after its 36-24 loss to Clemson left the Seminoles 3-5. Rick Stockstill was named interim coach, and the university said it would conduct a national search for Norvell’s successor.

Florida State fired Norvell on Sunday, the day after losing 36-24 to Clemson and falling to 3-5 for the season.
The school named Rick Stockstill interim head coach. Norvell is owed a reported $50.3 million buyout.
Florida State’s president said the university would conduct a national search for the next program leader. Norvell had led the Seminoles to an undefeated regular season and an ACC title in 2023.

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Key facts

Decision: Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday.
Final game: The Seminoles lost to Clemson 36-24 on Saturday.
Season record: Florida State was 3-5 after the loss.
Reported buyout: $50.3 million.
Interim coach: Rick Stockstill.
Next step: The university said it would conduct a national search for the next program leader.