Overview
- FSU announced Norvell will return next season, with school leaders saying he has committed to institute fundamental changes to meet the program’s standard.
- Norvell pledged reforms focused on recruiting, player evaluation and broader program structure after two seasons of on‑field decline.
- President Richard McCullough, AD Michael Alford and board chairman Peter Collins publicly aligned behind the plan to fix performance deficiencies.
- Contract figures reported by multiple outlets put a potential buyout near the mid‑$50 million to about $59 million range, with some reporting total replacement costs could approach $100 million.
- FSU is 5-6 overall and 2-6 in ACC play after Friday’s 21-11 loss at NC State marked by two muffed punts and two missed field goals, leaving a rivalry trip to Florida to determine bowl eligibility.