Florida State is poised for significant coaching changes after a dismal 40-21 loss to Florida, leaving fans and officials alike questioning Mike Norvell's tenure as the Seminoles' head coach. The loss, coupled with the team's underwhelming 5-7 regular season record, has raised concerns about Norvell's ability to lead the program to success.
Despite Norvell expressing openness to making changes on the coaching staff before next season, reports suggest that FSU intends to retain him as head coach for 2026. However, it appears that significant adjustments will be made in areas of recruiting and player evaluation, with a focus on addressing key shortcomings that contributed to the team's disappointing performance.
The FSU athletic department is also facing pressure from fans who are calling for Scott Stricklin's job amid concerns over his leadership and ability to restore the program to its former glory. The loss to Florida has reignited these calls, with many speculating that changes at the top of the department could be imminent.
In a recent statement, Norvell acknowledged that growth had been evident during his time as head coach, but also recognized that there was room for improvement. He stated that he would work closely with his coaching staff to assess and address areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for the program to compete at a championship level.
With Norvell's future as the face of FSU football hanging in the balance, it remains to be seen whether the program can overcome its current struggles and return to relevance. One thing is certain, however: significant changes are on the horizon for Tallahassee, and the fate of Mike Norvell hangs precariously in the balance.
Despite Norvell expressing openness to making changes on the coaching staff before next season, reports suggest that FSU intends to retain him as head coach for 2026. However, it appears that significant adjustments will be made in areas of recruiting and player evaluation, with a focus on addressing key shortcomings that contributed to the team's disappointing performance.
The FSU athletic department is also facing pressure from fans who are calling for Scott Stricklin's job amid concerns over his leadership and ability to restore the program to its former glory. The loss to Florida has reignited these calls, with many speculating that changes at the top of the department could be imminent.
In a recent statement, Norvell acknowledged that growth had been evident during his time as head coach, but also recognized that there was room for improvement. He stated that he would work closely with his coaching staff to assess and address areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for the program to compete at a championship level.
With Norvell's future as the face of FSU football hanging in the balance, it remains to be seen whether the program can overcome its current struggles and return to relevance. One thing is certain, however: significant changes are on the horizon for Tallahassee, and the fate of Mike Norvell hangs precariously in the balance.
So I think the big question is what's gonna happen with FSU football? They've had a pretty rough year, especially considering they're supposed to be one of the top programs in the country. 
I'm not surprised that fans are getting restless and calling for some changes.
The fact that he's open to making changes before next season suggests that he knows something needs to be done.
Of course, if Scott Stricklin is let go, that'd be a whole different story... 
What do you guys think? Do you think FSU should stick with Norvell or make some changes? 
i think mike norvell deserves a chance to turn things around but at the same time scott stricklin's leadership has been called into question for a while now and it's about time some changes happen 
the thing is though, florida state fans have always had high expectations for this program and right now they're feeling pretty disappointed 
i'm all for giving norvell another season to make adjustments but if not enough progress is made, then maybe it's time to start looking elsewhere for a coach 
... it'll be interesting to see what happens next, maybe Norvell can regroup and lead the team to a comeback season? 
The fans are gettin' restless & it's time for some serious shakeup at the top of the athletic department. 5-7 record ain't cuttin' it, y'all! 
Mike Norvell's got a tough road ahead, but if he can make some real changes, I'm all about #FSUfootball #GamedayVibes
but at the same time, 5-7 record is pretty mediocre even for a rebuild season... maybe some fresh blood on the coaching staff will help? 
what i'm hoping for is some bold moves and not just incremental changes 
FSU Football Struggles: A Breakdown 
. The stats are eye-popping:
so i'm no expert but i think mike norvell's got some 'splainin' to do if he wants to keep his job next season 
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. maybe he just needs some fresh eyes around him or some help from the athletics department on how to turn things around 
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so, stay tuned!
WE NEED TO SEE SOME BIG NAME signings and a fresh face on the sidelines ASAP. AND AS FOR SCOTT STRICKLIN, I'M NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON IN THAT OFFICE BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THEY'RE OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE FANS 
WE WANT WINNING AND WE WANT IT NOW 
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maybe they should change up their recruiting strategy or something? fans are already calling for scott stricklin's head job, so yeah i think changes at the top of the department are def on the table 
. If Scott Stricklin is not getting the job done, maybe it's time to bring in someone new who can shake things up and get the program back on track 
. The fact that they're considering keeping him as head coach for another season doesn't fill me with confidence 
. It's time for FSU to take a hard look at themselves and make some serious adjustments 
As for Norvell, I'm not sure what to make of him yet. He acknowledges room for improvement, which is a good sign, but he needs to show us some tangible changes before we can trust him again. 
? The fact that they're retaining him as head coach in 2026 is interesting 
. He might need to take a step back and let someone else try to turn the program around 
40-21 to florida? thats not a loss, that's a slaughter. fans are gonna keep calling for scott stricklin's head tho, maybe he should just quit already 
. It's time for some real change around here... or else they'll be stuck in neutral for years to come