Florida State Makes Decision on Coach Mike Norvell's Future with Seminoles

The 44-year-old is getting another shot in Tallahassee.

Mike Kadlick

Mike Norvell will remain Florida State's head coach. / Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Florida State has officially made a decision on Mike Norvell’s future.

In a release from the university on Sunday morning, the Seminoles announced they are retaining the 44-year-old as the program’s head coach. Here’s a look at the statement, via Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde:

Norvell survives. Fickell survives. Aranda survives. Locksley survives. What happens when expensive moves meet a crowded hiring market. pic.twitter.com/fhMWyyFqEx
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 23, 2025

Norvell was hired by FSU in December of 2019 and over six seasons, has led the Seminoles to just a 38–33 record. After a 13–1 campaign in 2023 that saw Florida State reach the Orange Bowl and earn a No. 6 ranking in the season's final AP poll, he signed a contract extension averaging $8.05 million per year. Unfortunately, he's far from living up to expectations—but has a chance to right his wrongs moving forward in Tallahassee.

The Seminoles are 5–6 heading into their rivalry week matchup against the Florida Gators coming up next Saturday in Gainesville.

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Mike Kadlick

Mike Kadlick is a senior NFL news writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.