The Florida State Seminoles fired Michael Alford as athletic director on Monday. After the University made its final decision to switch things up for its future in sports, rumors began swirling around Mike Norvell’s job security as the head coach of the football program.

The Florida State Seminoles made a change on Monday that signaled trouble for head coach Mike Norvell early in the season.

Florida State dropped some big news on Monday ahead of Saturday’s game against Alabama. FSU president Richard McCullough told ESPN’s Andrea Adelson that the school fired athletic director Michael Alford.

Florida State’s bye week did little to ease the pressure on Mike Norvell. Four of the Seminoles next five opponents dominated in Week 2, making an already brutal stretch look even tougher.

Fans of the Florida State Seminoles have created a website for people to donate to help cover the cost of Mike Norvell's buyout.

A vast majority of Seminole fans are officially over the Mike Norvell Era.

Instead of putting Florida State in position to take the lead, the possession ended with a sack. SMU took over, drove into field-goal range, and won 27-24 on Nick Reed's kick with 21 seconds left. For Mike Norvell, it was another loss that leaves very little room for error, especially from his QB1.

Sep 7, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell reacts during the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Melina Myers / Imagn Images Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is ...