$58.7 Million College Football Head Coach Under Fire Amid Hot Seat Rumors

Florida State concluded the 2025 season with a 5–7 record, including a 2–6 mark in the ACC, failing to qualify for a bowl game. The season ended with a 40–21 defeat against rival Florida, marking a second consecutive losing season following a 2–10 record in 2024. This downturn comes after a successful 2023 season where the Seminoles achieved an ACC championship and an undefeated regular season under head coach Mike Norvell.

Norvell, hired in December 2019, has seen a decline in performance over the past two seasons, with the team going 7–17. This has placed him on the hot seat as his tenure at Florida State now reflects a 38–34 record. His overall coaching record is 76–50, including a successful stint at Memphis.

Norvell's contract includes a significant buyout of approximately $58.7 million, adding financial implications to any potential decision regarding his future. As the team looks