FSU Faces $130M Challenge to Get Rid of Mike Norvell After Firing AD Michael Alford: Report

Published by EssentiallySports on September 15, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET

Florida State pulled the plug on athletic director Michael Alford on Monday, September 14, and the spotlight immediately shifted to head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles opened their season beating New Mexico State, but a painful 27-24 home loss to SMU on Labor Day night had angry fans chanting “Fire Norvell” as they exited Doak Campbell Stadium.

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