Tommy Mire

Joined: Mar 1, 2023

Tommy Mire joined NoleGameday in 2023 as a writer and editor. He initially worked as lead voice at SBNation's Tomahawk Nation and contributes to football, NFL and recruiting coverage. Connect with Tommy on Twitter at @TommyM3III

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell watches the replay. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 34-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

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Florida State University Athletic Director Michael Alford gives brief remarks about Florida State Seminoles head coach Leonard Hamilton following his final home game before retirement. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Southern Methodist Mustangs 76-69 on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell talks into his headset during a timeout. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 34-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

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Sep 7, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell reacts before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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We've learned quite a lot after eight quarters of Florida State football.

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell coaches his players as they warm up after the game was delayed due to a power outage. The SMU Mustangs lead the Florida State Seminoles 17-10 at the end of the first half Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

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Florida State may have to move on from Mike Norvell if things continue to go south. But what happens next?

Sep 7, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Ousmane Kromah (32) runs to score a touchdown against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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Timely takeaways kept the Seminoles alive, but explosive plays and a late third-down conversion helped the Mustangs escape Tallahassee.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell stands on the field during warmups before his team faced SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

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A missed read, a stuffed screen, and a sack.

Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Mandrell Desir (93) warms up before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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The Seminoles' defensive coordinator backed the sophomore but said there is a time and place for everything.

Sep 7, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell enters the field before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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Early-season results suggest that Norvell will have to win back the fan base against more than just one big name on the schedule.

Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'bril Rawls (6) and Florida State Seminoles linebacker Chris Jones (10) tackle an opponent. The SMU Mustangs defeated the Florida State Seminoles 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium after a game that kicked off on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

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Rhett Lashlee made sure SMU’s late-night victory over Florida State stung just a little more.

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A lot went wrong in Florida State's 27-24 loss on Monday night.

Aug 29, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State head coach Mike Norvell walks on the field prior to a game against New Mexico State at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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An upset Monday night on primetime would create some big conversations surrounding the Seminoles headed into the rest of the season.

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) calls a play before the snap. The Florida State Seminoles lead the New Mexico State Aggies 17-7 at the half on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

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Florida State football will have a new look on the field when they open up ACC play against SMU on Monday. FSU Athletics and Kin Insurance announced Friday tha