Mike Norvell named coach with the most to prove by ESPN

Florida State has simply not lived up to the program's standard over the last two seasons with a 7-17 combined record. It starts at the top as to why the Seminoles have struggled some much recently, and that means head coach Mike Norvell. As is the case before every season, especially when it comes to the top-tier programs in the country, coaches are on the hot seat, and Norvell is no different.

Recently, a list of coaches with the most to prove in 2026 was released, and ESPN's Andrea Adelson named Norvell. It has to be Florida State head coach Mike Norvell. Nothing has gone right since the CFP snub following a 13-0 ACC championship season in 2023.

Since then, Florida State has won only seven games in two years. Despite all that, the school's administration opted to retain Norvell for a seventh season, but there is little doubt the Seminoles have to get back to the postseason. Norvell and everyone associated with the program know the past two seasons have not been acceptable.

Florida State made structural changes to its personnel department and went heavy into the portal again to try to win now. The biggest frustration for FSU since the 2023 season has been their lack of success in the ACC. They have gone 3-13 within the conference, which includes back-to-back losses to their biggest rivals in the conference Miami and Clemson.