Mike Norvell has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't be able to coach his team's game versus Miami. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell tests positive for coronavirus

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 19, 2020 3:22 PM ET

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell announced Saturday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Mike Norvell tests positive for COVID and won’t coach this week pic.twitter.com/HnIKyrapn7
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) September 19, 2020

Norvell will not be available to coach next week's game against Miami. Deputy head coach Chris Thomsen will handle all head coaching responsibilities in Norvell's absence.

Norvell said that he's surprised by the positive test result after testing negative twice earlier this week. He added that he plans to be involved as much as possible in a remote location.

Florida State's upcoming game against Miami currently isn't at risk of being canceled or postponed, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic.

Florida State AD David Coburn adds, "At this point, based on our testing this week, we have no reason to believe that the Miami game is in jeopardy."

Contact tracing is underway.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 19, 2020

Norvell is in his first season as head coach of Florida State after spending the last four years with Memphis. FSU currently is 0-1 on the season after falling 16-13 to Georgia Tech in their season opener.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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