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Coverage dated October 31, 2026 to November 3, 2026

FSU fires Norvell after 6-plus seasons

Headline from Times Republican

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, a move will cost the school a buyout of roughly $50 million that is among the largest in college football history. The firing came a day after a home loss to Clemson.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Florida State fires Mike Norvell with up to $50 million buyout due (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    A plane flew over Florida State’s stadium before its game against Clemson with a banner calling for coach Mike Norvell and Board of Trustees Chair Peter Collins to be fired, misspelling Norvell’s name as “Novell.

  2. Newsweek

    Florida State Takes First Step Toward Finally Firing HC Mike Norvell (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    If they decide to remove Norvell, the guy who proofread the “Fire Novell” banner may learn how to spell his name correctly.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Florida State fires football coach Mike Norvell (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Florida State fires football coach Mike Norvell

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Florida State fires Mike Norvell after 6-plus seasons and takes on his nearly $50M buyout (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Florida State has fired coach Mike Norvell after a home loss to Clemson

  5. AL.com

    Mike Norvell fired by Florida State after five seasons (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Florida State fell to Clemson 36-24 in what turned out to be Mike Norvell's final game as Florida State's head coach.

  6. New York Post

    Florida State fires Mike Norvell in $50.3 million decision to end polarizing tenure (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Mike Norvell domino has finally fallen at Florida State.

  7. Fox News

    BREAKING: Florida State fires Mike Norvell after fan revolt, Clemson loss spark decision to pay massive buyout (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida State's college football coaching search begins after Mike Norvell's firing, with the program also seeking a new AD to replace Michael Alford.

  8. Newsweek

    Florida State Announces Decision on Head Coach Mike Norvell After 3-5 Start (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Florida State officially fired head coach Mike Norvell after dropping its third straight loss on Saturday.

  9. The Daily Caller

    Florida State Fires Head Coach Mike Norvell Amid 3-5 Season (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Seminoles have finally pulled the trigger

  10. FOX 35 Orlando

    FSU fires head coach Mike Norvell after Clemson loss (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Florida State University announced they will be making a change of leadership atop the football program on Sunday. The University announced Mike Norvell was fired after seven years with the Seminoles, leading the team to a 41-39 record.

  11. Newsweek

    Firing Head Coach Mike Norvell Comes With Insane Cost for Florida State (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Mike Norvell is out at Florida State, but the program faces a massive buyout as it begins its search for a new head coach.

  12. Florida Daily

    Who Could Replace Mike Norvell? Top Florida State Football Coaching Candidates Emerge Following Firing (opens Florida Daily)

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    Florida Daily's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University is searching for a new head football coach after firing Mike Norvell on Sunday, November 1, following a disappointing 3-5 start to the 2026 season. The decision came one day after the Seminoles lost 36-24 to Clemson, extending a prolonged downturn for a p…

  13. Times Republican

    FSU fires Norvell after 6-plus seasons (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, a move will cost the school a buyout of roughly $50 million that is among the largest in college football history. The firing came a day after a home loss to Clemson.

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