Coverage dated September 14, 2026

Florida State University fires Michael Alford as athletic director

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Florida State University fired Michael Alford as its athletics director, President Richard McCullough announced on Monday. Bruce Warwick, the current senior associate athletics director at FSU, will service as interim director of athletics amid a national search, the University said in a release.

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  1. Florida Daily

    FSU Fires Athletic Director Michael Alford (opens Florida Daily)

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    Florida Daily's feed description

    With Florida State University’s football program at its lowest point since the pre-Bobby Bowden era, the university announced this morning that athletic director Michael Alford has been terminated. ESPN broke the news earlier this morning.

  2. Fox News

    Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell’s seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Florida State board of trustees ousted Michael Alford with an Alabama game looming that could seal Mike Norvell's fate in Tallahassee soon.

  3. UPI

    Florida State fires athletic director Michael Alford, cites 'new era' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford, citing a restructuring required to "compete in this era," the school announced Monday.

  4. WFLA

    'Necessary': Florida State University fires athletic director Michael Alford (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida State University announced on Monday that Michael Alford would no longer serve as vice president and director and intercollegiate athletics for the school. FSU President Richard McCullough said in a press conference that Alford was dismissed "without cause.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Florida State Fires Athletic Director After Disappointing Labor Day Loss To SMU (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    About damn time

  6. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida State University fires Michael Alford as athletic director (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Florida State University fired Michael Alford as its athletics director, President Richard McCullough announced on Monday. Bruce Warwick, the current senior associate athletics director at FSU, will service as interim director of athletics amid a national search, the University said in a release.

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