Overview
- Florida State enters its Week 9 bye at 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the ACC after a four-game skid that followed a Week 1 win over Alabama.
- Athletic director Michael Alford said the program will complete a comprehensive assessment after the season and expressed confidence in Mike Norvell to finish the regular slate.
- Norvell voiced belief in the roster but cautioned that players must perform or risk giving others opportunities, emphasizing cleaner, complementary football.
- The remaining schedule begins Nov. 1 with homecoming against Wake Forest and features no ranked opponents, presenting a path that could still reach 8-4 as reported.
- Coaches pointed to resilience despite mistakes that defined the 20-13 loss at Stanford, with penalties and miscues underscoring issues even as reports of a sizable buyout complicate immediate coaching changes.