Quick Info
| Profession | College football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Irving, Texas, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Mike Norvell
Florida State fired head football coach Mike Norvell on 1 November 2026, a day after a home loss to Clemson left the Seminoles at 3-5. The school owes him a buyout of roughly $50 million, one of the largest in college football history. Rick Stockstill was named interim head coach while a national search for a successor begins.
Florida State announced that Mike Norvell would remain head football coach after a comprehensive review of the program. The university said he would continue into 2026 and pledged fundamental changes to improve performance and align with championship standards.
Reports emerged that Florida State was conducting a comprehensive assessment of its football program and evaluating Mike Norvell's future after a difficult stretch. Despite the scrutiny, the school publicly said it was fully committed to him while the season continued.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Michael Norvell |
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| Known For | Head football coach at Florida State University |
| Playing Position | Wide receiver |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Central Arkansas |
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| Bachelor's Degree | Education in social studies |
| Master's Degree | Training systems |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Maria |
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| Children | Mila |
Family
| Spouse | Maria |
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| Daughter | Mila |
Career
| Current Position | Former head football coach, Florida State University (dismissed 01/11/2026) |
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| Previous Teams |
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| Playing Career | Wide receiver at the University of Central Arkansas from 2001 to 2005 |
| Coaching Career Start | Graduate assistant at Central Arkansas in 2006 |
| Notable Achievements |
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| Florida State Record | 41-39 over seven seasons (2020-2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a four-year letter winner at the University of Central Arkansas. | |
| 2. Still holds the UCA career receptions record with 213 catches. | |
| 3. Was inducted into the UCA Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. | |
| 4. Was named Florida State's 11th full-time head football coach in 2019. |
