Florida State fires Mike Norvell, names Rick Stockstill interim

Florida State fired football coach Mike Norvell on November 1, a day after the Seminoles lost 36-24 at home to Clemson, and appointed assistant coach Rick Stockstill interim head coach while the university searches for a successor. University president Richard McCullough announced the leadership change and thanked Norvell for his service, saying the school shared fans’ high expectations for the program. Florida State said it would conduct a national search for its next football leader. The university did not announce a timetable for that process. The loss to Clemson left Florida State 3-5 overall and 1-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The team entered the game after a difficult stretch, and the defeat was Norvell’s final game in charge. The university’s decision followed months of pressure over the program’s results, including a banner flown over the stadium during the Clemson game calling for Norvell’s dismissal. Norvell arrived in Tallahassee in 2020. His tenure included a 13-0 regular season and an ACC championship in 2023, followed by a decline in results. Florida State’s record after the Clemson game was 10-22 since the start of the 2024 season, according to the...