The State of Florida State Football: Is It Time to Move On From Mike Norvell?

What is the state of Florida State football heading into 2027? On this episode of Behind the Spear, we take a hard look at Mike Norvell's tenure at Florida State and ask a question that FSU fans need to seriously consider: Is it time for Florida State to move on? Norvell is entering his seventh year as Florida State's head coach with a 41-36 overall record and a 23-27 ACC record, including four losing seasons during his tenure. But is the argument that “8 wins is enough” really the standard at Florida State? We break down the biggest concerns surrounding the program: 🏈 Recruiting 🏈 Player development 🏈 NFL Draft production 🏈 Consistency 🏈 ACC performance 🏈 The long-term direction of Florida State football After seven years, the question isn't simply whether Mike Norvell can win 8 games and keep his job for another season. The question is whether Florida State is building a program capable of competing for ACC championships, College Football Playoff appearances, and National Championships? The answer is: NO. This is current STATE OF THE PROGRAM. Do you think Florida State should retain Mike Norvell for the 2027 season if he wins 8 games this year— or is it time for FSU to make a change REGARDLESS of the results this season? 👇 Let me know in the comments. If you enjoy honest Florida State football analysis, subscribe to Behind the Spear and turn on notifications. We're talking FSU football without the fluff. #FloridaState #FSU #FloridaStateFootball #MikeNorvell #FSUFootball #Seminoles #ACC #CollegeFootball