Newly promoted staffer already departing from FSU football

Florida State University's football program is experiencing significant changes in its coaching staff as head coach Mike Norvell approaches his seventh season. Since the end of the 2025 season, multiple longtime assistants have departed, including defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr., who was dismissed. Among the recent changes, assistant quarterbacks coach Brendan Bognar has left for a similar role at Missouri. This follows his recent promotion from offensive analyst to assistant quarterbacks coach, a position he held for just over three weeks.

Bognar's departure comes amid a broader staff reshuffle. Other notable departures include Tony Tokarz, who left for Buffalo, and John Papuchis, who joined Missouri. New hires include Kam Martin from Tulsa as the running backs coach and Nick Williams from Syracuse as the EDGE coach and pass-rushing specialist. Promotions within the staff feature Austin Tucker as the new quarterbacks coach and Tim Harris Jr. as the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.

Florida State's coaching adjustments are part of a strategic