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If Alabama Blows Out FSU Football, What Happens to Mike Norvell?

Florida State has already made one major leadership change midseason, and it has left more questions than answers regarding its football program. The dismissal of athletic director Michael Alford on Monday adds another layer of uncertainty to Mike Norvell’s future.

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Michael Alford Breaks Silence on FSU Firing With Statement to Seminoles

Former Florida State athletics director Michael Alford expressed his confidence in the future of FSU athletics in a statement on Monday, shortly after being relieved from the position without cause.

ACC Program Fires Athletic Director After Most Embarrassing Incident in Program History

Florida State brought Michael Alford in 2020 to run Seminole Boosters. He became athletic director on January 3, 2022, and served for around five years.

Florida State Seminoles News / Yardbarker / September 14

Mike Norvell should be on alert after Florida State fires athletic director

Norvell was already feeling the pressure even before the latest move by Florida State.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian throws a bone to Ryan Day, Ohio State

Florida's Jon Sumrall, Auburn's Alex Golesh fanning rivalry flames

Why the pressure isn't on LSU players in Ole Miss matchup

Weekly Syllabus: All eyes on LSU-Ole Miss in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford

BYU gives Hauss Hejny, Colorado State chance at coming out party

Friday night college football: Miami, Texas Tech headline slate

Florida State Seminoles News / Field Level Media / September 14

Florida State fires athletic director Michael Alford

Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford, school president Richard McCullough confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Alford had held the position since January 2022, taking over following the retirement of David Coburn.

Florida State Seminoles News / ACC Digital Network / September 12

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Mike Norvell News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Mike Norvell Hit With Major Setback as FSU Loses Freshman Football Player to Season-Ending Injury

Florida State’s defensive depth took a major hit when true freshman linebacker Izayia Williams was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season following knee surgery.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / September 11

How Florida State Stacks Up In National Stats Two Games Into 2026 Season

The Florida State Seminoles are off to a shaky start to the 2026 season. Florida State struggled to maintain control throughout its 34-17 victory over New Mexico State, and a few legitimate concerns surfaced in the 27-24 loss to SMU on Labor Day.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / September 11

FSU Football Linebacker's Status Unclear After Injury

The Florida State Seminoles are licking their wounds after suffering their first loss of the 2026 season. Ahead of a trip to Tuscaloosa, Florida State is on a BYE week and trying to regroup.

Mike Norvell News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / September 10

Mike Norvell Sounds Off on FSU Football's Offensive Struggles

The Florida State Seminoles created opportunities to beat SMU last Monday, but their offense struggled to capitalize in key situations. Four takeaways produced just seven points, and even changes along the offensive line could not solve the execution issues that surfaced on the Seminoles’ final offensive possession.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Florida State’s bizarre Week 1 loss to SMU exposed a harsh reality the Seminoles can’t ignore going into the rest of the season

Monday night’s game was a bizarre one for Florida State, beyond the issues going on at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. On the field, the Seminoles had some issues of its own that can’t be ignored.

Mike Norvell News / Yardbarker / September 10

The numbers that could end up dooming Norvell at Florida State

The numbers that could end up dooming Mike Norvell at Florida State

Everyone wants to talk about the buyout, and that makes sense.

Florida State has a star in the making with Ousmane Kromah

Florida State's $50 million problem just became impossible to ignore

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Florida State Seminoles News / Yardbarker / September 8

Florida State's $50 million problem just became impossible to ignore

Florida State's collapse following its excellent 2023 regular season has been stunning.

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Three college football teams that missed the mark in Week 1

SEC threatens to kick LSU out of conference

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Ousmane Kromah News / Yardbarker / September 8

Florida State has a star in the making with Ousmane Kromah

The Florida State Seminoles have not had a star running back on campus since Dalvin Cook from 2014-2016. Through two games this season, it appears the Seminoles may have their next star running back.

Why Florida State, SMU kicked off without headsets, iPads or working scoreboards

Miami takes shot at Florida State after Doak Campbell power outage

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Florida State Seminoles News / The Spun / September 8

Taylor McGregor Praised For 'Amazing' Sideline Reporting Work Monday Night

Monday night’s Florida State vs. SMU game was interesting for more ways than one. SMU topped Florida State, 27-24, in the Week 1 contest held on Labor Day Day evening.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 7

Why Florida State, SMU kicked off without headsets, iPads or working scoreboards

The lights inside Doak Campbell Stadium went out at 7:29 p.m. ET on Monday, six minutes before Florida State and No. 19 SMU were scheduled to open ACC play.

No. 19 SMU-Florida State delayed by stadium power outage

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Saturday Blitz / September 7

The best memes from Florida State's hilarious power outage against SMU

Over the past few seasons, as Florida State has struggled to find anything to be excited about, the fans have been dreading watching the Seminoles in action.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 7

College football today: What games are on TV Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day?

Happy Labor Day, and also, happy college football weekend. Here's a look at the lone game wrapping up Week 1.

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

Three college football teams that missed the mark in Week 1

Three biggest takeaways from Week 1 of college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 3

Florida State vs. SMU prediction, odds, pick for college football Week 1

It is Week 1 of the college football season, as Florida State football hosts SMU football. This is the first game of the year for SMU, as Florida State comes in 1-0.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Texas Tech Red Raiders may be just fine with Will Hammond at QB

The Texas Tech Red Raiders were the talk of college football, and frankly, the talk of the sports world in general, because of their quarterback controversy earlier this offseason.

No. 12 Texas Tech fired up for kickoff, end of drama-filled offseason

NCAA clears Cincinnati in Brendan Sorsby gambling case

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Florida State Seminoles News / Yardbarker / August 31

Mike Norvell’s Florida State future could be in serious jeopardy

Florida State Seminoles football coach Mike Norvell entered the 2026 season with a lot at stake.

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: How Bill Belichick got his groove back, Big yikes for Sonny Dykes and more

Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: Bill Belichick got his groove back

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: How Bill Belichick got his groove back, Big yikes for Sonny Dykes and more

The final Week 0 wrapped up with eight FBS games, led by a power conference showdown across the pond, a statement Virginia win and one remarkably successful FBS debut.

Belichick, UNC put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

Belichick got roasted for his first big decision of the season

Lincoln Riley makes telling admission about new USC DC Gary Patterson

Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season