FSU Football Slumps Deepen Amid Coach Norvell's $58M Buyout Concerns

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell faces intense pressure after the team extended its losing streak to four games, dropping to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the ACC. Despite fan calls for his firing, Florida State's athletic director Michael Alford expressed full support for Norvell, largely due to the financial burden of his $58 million buyout following an $80 million contract extension signed in 2024. The Seminoles' struggles are compounded by low team morale, with reports of players joking about the need to "respond" after losses, highlighting internal challenges. Critics question the university's financial priorities, pointing out its recent costly stadium renovations and accusing leadership of mismanagement amid the team's decline. Norvell himself acknowledges the disappointing results and takes ownership, insisting the team is working hard to improve. Meanwhile, Florida State's drastic fall contrasts with Alabama's resurgence under coach Kalen DeBoer, illustrating the divergent trajectories of two programs after Florida State's season-opening upset over Alabama.