Florida State Dismisses Head Coach Mike Norvell Following Disappointing Campaign
Florida State University has officially parted ways with head football coach Mike Norvell amid a struggling seventh season. Director of scouting Rick Stockstill has been appointed to step in as the interim leader for the remainder of the schedule.
- Florida State terminated head coach Mike Norvell on Sunday following a sluggish 3-5 start to the 2026 campaign.
- Director of scouting Rick Stockstill has been designated as the interim head coach to stabilize the program.
- The decision arrives during Norvell's seventh year at the helm, prompting an immediate search for new leadership in Tallahassee.
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University leadership made the decisive move on Sunday to relieve head football coach Mike Norvell of his duties, bringing an abrupt halt to his tenure during his seventh season with the program.
This drastic coaching change comes on the heels of a troubling 3-5 record for the 2026 campaign, a performance that fell well short of the high standards expected in Tallahassee and intensified pressure from alumni and administration alike.
According to reports detailed by ESPN, the athletic department opted to make an immediate transition, naming director of scouting Rick Stockstill to take the reins on an interim basis while the university begins evaluating long-term options for the program.
As the Seminoles navigate the remainder of the season under temporary leadership, the national spotlight now shifts toward the impending search for a permanent head coach capable of restoring the storied football program to national championship contention.
