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FSU’s Fourth Straight Loss Piles Pressure on Mike Norvell as Massive Buyout Looms

A reported $59.2 million buyout complicates any move to replace him.

Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the second half of a game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell reacts to the conversation with the referee during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Florida State fell 20-13 at Stanford to drop to 3-4, extending its overall skid to four games and its ACC losing streak to nine.
  • Fan frustration escalated on social media with calls for Norvell’s firing following the defeat, according to multiple reports.
  • Discipline and execution were costly again, with 13 penalties and a last-play goal-line stop after an untimed down.
  • Norvell said the results are not good enough and promised urgent fixes during the bye before hosting Wake Forest on Nov. 1.
  • Reporting from the Tallahassee Democrat, cited by other outlets, places Norvell’s buyout near $59.2 million with 85% of his deal owed through 2031.