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Florida State fires football coach Mike Norvell

First reported Nov 1, 5:35 PM ET · Latest Nov 1, 5:46 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 6:01 PM ET

Where things stand

Florida State dismissed head coach Mike Norvell and named director of scouting Rick Stockstill as interim coach, ESPN reports. Yahoo Sports notes the firing ends the Norvell era and warns fans to expect humility while the program searches for a new permanent coach.

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  • Reported Florida State fired Mike Norvell. Is this wrong?
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  • Reported Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday. Is this wrong?
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    • “Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday” — ESPN

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Timeline

What changed: The university terminated Norvell during his seventh season after a 3‑5 start to the 2026 campaign and installed Stockstill on an interim basis.

How this story developed

  1. New Florida State fired Mike Norvell. Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday.

Every report, newest first

  1. After firing Mike Norvell, here comes the hard part for Florida State: Finding a coach who wants the job — Yahoo Sports

    FSU's decision to end the Norvell era will provide relief for a fan base that simply had enough. But Seminole fans should also prepare for a dose of humility.

  2. Florida State fires Norvell amid seventh season, 3-5 record in '26 — ESPN

    Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday, with director of scouting Rick Stockstill taking over on an interim basis.

Questions

  • The reports do not reveal which candidates might be considered for the permanent head‑coach position or the timeline for that decision. Open

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More: background

Norvell had led the Seminoles for six full seasons before the 2026 year, when the team posted three wins and five losses. An interim coach is a temporary replacement while a permanent hire is sought.

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