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Pitt Hands Florida State Third Straight Loss as SeminolesACC Skid Reaches Eight

Mike Norvell accepted responsibility, with a massive buyout reported north of $50 million limiting immediate options.

Overview

  • The No. 25 Seminoles fell 34-31 at Doak Campbell Stadium, dropping to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in ACC play.
  • The defeat extended FSU’s conference losing streak to eight, leaving the program 1-10 in ACC games since 2024, its worst such stretch on record.
  • Pitt outgained FSU 476-415 as true freshman Mason Heintschel went 21-of-29 for two touchdowns and 64 rushing yards, while Tommy Castellanos threw three scores in the loss.
  • Norvell’s deal runs through 2031 with a buyout equal to 85% of remaining pay, reported at $61.8 million before this season and about $53.3 million after it, payable in installments.
  • Social-media calls to fire Norvell surged after the game, even as he told reporters “it all falls on my shoulders,” and FSU next visits Stanford.