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Florida State fans are fundraising to buy out Mike Norvell.
The Florida State football team fell in heartbreaking fashion to SMU on Labor Day in Tallahassee. The heat on Mike Norvell’s seat cranked up another notch after the loss.
Fans are ready for the program to move on in what could be another disappointing campaign. They are now crowdsourcing to fund his buyout.
A site called SaveFSUFootball.com surfaced online this week. Fundraisers are taking initiative to chip in for the massive costs of an imminent canning.
Florida State will fire Mike Norvell.
At least, if he continues down the current path. The Seminoles have lost 19 of their last 27 games. Norvell has posted four losing seasons in six years.
Noise surrounding the head coach’s firing has been loud dating back to 2024. FSU was fresh off a 13-0 regular season and ACC title. It responded by going 2-10 the following season.
Last year, the ‘Noles were unable to capitalize on a stunning season opening upset of Alabama. They finished 5-7 to miss a bowl game.
Norvell had an opportunity to quiet his critics in the ACC opener last weekend. Despite grabbing four turnovers, outrushing the Mustangs, committing fewer penalties, and forcing a missed field goal, Florida State lost the game. It was historic.
SMU is the only FBS or NFL team in the last 30 years to have:
-3 or worse turnover margin
twice as many penalties as their opponent
fewer rushing yards than their opponent
lower TOP than their opponent
more missed FG than their opponent…and yet still win the game.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) September 8, 2026
The head coach was booed frequently throughout the contest by his own fans. Their happiness has been on full display across the last several months.
Calls for Mike Norvell’s removal were loud last season. There were discussions held by boosters. Ultimately, his buyout saved him.
That won’t be the case with a third straight losing campaign. If the ‘Noles don’t make a bowl game, Mike Norvell will be fired.
Here’s how you can help.
SaveFSUFootball.com is crowdsourcing the buyout costs. It hopes to raise $25 million through $102 donations.
The site is rather detailed, showing the program’s history of success, as well as Norvell’s failures as head coach.
Even if the fanbase reaches its goal, the school will owe another $20 million to move forward with the canning. Mike Norvell’s’ buyout is expected to be around $45 million at season’s end. That total would be higher should the trigger be pulled midseason.
Unfortunately for Norvell, the season won’t get any easier. The Seminoles face Alabama next in Tuscaloosa before matchups with ACC title contenders Virginia, Louisville, and Miami. Meetings with Clemson and Florida also remain on the slate.
There is a very real chance Florida State loses six or seven more games. Norvell won’t survive if it happens. Fans are getting ahead of the situation with their fundraising efforts.