Since 2026
Built Memphis into a consistent AAC winner before taking over a downtrodden FSU in 2019. Delivered a 13-0 regular season and ACC title in 2023 (fending off reported Alabama interest with an $84M extension) — then collapsed to 2-10 in 2024, the most stunning single-year reversal by a reigning conference champion in recent memory. Retained through a 5-7 2025 despite a $53M+ buyout that makes him effectively unfireable in the short term.
Record & context
Lifetime record76–49 (college, 2 programs); 38–34 at FSU
Current program7th season at Florida State
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure FSU finished 2025 at 5-7 (2-6 ACC), a real step up from the 2-10 disaster but still a losing season, including a 21-11 Week 13 loss to NC State that ended bowl hopes. The Seminoles opened 3-0 (including a win over Alabama) before fading.
Previous season5–7 (2–6 ACC)
Compensation
Salary$5.4M (restructured from $9.9M)
SourceCoach salary per Yahoo Sports/On3: Norvell voluntarily restructured his 2025 salary from a contracted $9.935M down to $5.435M, redirecting $4.5M to a university revenue- sharing initiative; his 2026 salary reverts to a contracted $10.085M. His buyout remains roughly $53.3M (85% of remaining salary) through 2031. Battle's End reportedly funds $7-12M depending on the source (figures are contested).
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Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.