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Florida State lost to Clemson today, November 8, 2025, with a final score of 24-10. The defeat adds to a disappointing season that started with so much promise, especially after the team’s strong start, which now feels like a distant memory. At this point, it’s only a matter of time before they kick Mike Norvell out. The year actually kicked things off with a bang back in August. FSU pulled off a massive upset against No. 8 Alabama, winning 31-17. Everyone was praying their downfall era is done, especially after their 2024 season’s 2-10 record. We all thought this year was going to be another home run like 2023, and the energy was through the roof. But boy, that momentum didn’t last long at all. After that sweet start, the team just hit a wall and fell into a major slump. A four-game losing streak, including an embarrassing loss to Stanford, totally killed the mood. Fans and big-money boosters were getting super antsy. And also, the talk online quickly shifted to firing the coach as the team’s record tanked to a dismal 4-5. With all the talk about the team’s performance, the conversation inevitably turned to head coach Mike Norvell’s job security and, of course, his buyout. Florida State’s athletic director, Michael Alford, had to release a statement to calm things down, saying a full review would happen at the end of the season. The problem for FSU is that Norvell’s contract has a massive price tag if they fire him without cause. The financial details are the biggest complication. If the school were to fire Norvell today, they’d be on the hook for around $58 million per Sports Illustrated.
