# BREAKING: Florida State fires Mike Norvell after fan revolt, Clemson loss spark decision to pay massive buyout

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/breaking-florida-state-fires-mike-norvell-after-fan-revolt-clemson-loss-spark-decision-to-pay-massive-buyout/
- Published: 2026-11-01T21:05:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T23:27:06+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/florida-state-fires-mike-norvell-fan-revolt-clemson-loss-spark-decision-pay-massive-buyout
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Florida State dismissed Mike Norvell after a 3-5 start.
- A 36-24 loss to Clemson proved decisive.
- Norvell’s reported buyout is $50.3 million.

## Summary

Florida State has fired head coach Mike Norvell after a 36-24 defeat by Clemson, a poor season and declining fan support intensified pressure for a change. The decision ends a tenure that began with high expectations after the Seminoles went 12-0 in 2023, but the team’s subsequent results fell well short.

Florida State is 3-5 this season, with one ACC win, following records of 2-10 in 2024 and 5-7 last year. Norvell’s contract means the university is due to pay him a reported $50.3 million buyout; Rick Stockstill has been named interim coach. The change comes amid wider upheaval in the athletic department, including the September firing of athletic director Michael Alford.

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