VAST VIEW Florida State Pulls the Plug on Mike Norvell Despite Costly Buyout
The Seminoles have fired head coach Mike Norvell after nearly seven seasons, eating a massive contract buyout following another letdown season.
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Florida State has officially fired head football coach Mike Norvell after close to seven years leading the program, according to Yahoo Sports. The move comes after another disappointing season left the Seminoles searching for a new direction.
The decision carries a steep financial cost, with Sporting News reporting that Florida State is on the hook for a massive buyout tied to Norvell's contract, yet the school chose to move on anyway.
What's next
With the coaching search now underway, Yahoo Sports reports that Florida State is weighing several candidates to take over the program, including speculation about a possible return for former coach Jimbo Fisher.
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