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New Florida State AD Jeff Purinton inherits coaching search with Jimbo Fisher already making moves

Published by Gridiron Heroics on November 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET

The Florida State Seminoles named Jeff Purinton its athletic director on Monday, and the former Bobby Bowden-era staffer’s first major task is a football coaching search that one former Seminoles head coach is already working hard to win. USA TODAY Sports’ John Brice reported Tuesday that Jimbo Fisher is pushing hard for the job and […] The post New Florida State AD Jeff Purinton inherits coaching search with Jimbo Fisher already making moves appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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