Mike Norvell fired after seven seasons leading FSU football | Liam Rooney

Mike Norvell fired after seven seasons leading FSU football https://t.co/V8qzs6qloB

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) November 1, 2026

Mike Norvell is out at Florida State with $50 million left on his contract. It’s the third-highest buyout in college football history behind Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher and LSU’s Brian Kelly.

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) November 1, 2026

Florida State moves on from Mike Norvell after seven seasons, sparking strong reactions across the college football world. https://t.co/1PYk2LkCKQ

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) November 1, 2026

FSU football fires defensive coordinator Tony White in second season https://t.co/7CqwdCmhuv

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) November 1, 2026

Tallahassee native Ernie Sims has been elevated to the role of interim defensive Coordinator for Florida State.

— Taylor Viles (@TVilesWCTV) November 1, 2026