Reactions flood in after Florida State football fires Mike Norvell

For many Florida State fans, the move felt inevitable.FSU officially parted ways with head coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, ending his seven-year tenure after a stretch of disappointing seasons that saw fan frustration reach a boiling point. Calls for a coaching change intensified following the Seminoles' 2-10 campaign in 2024 and continued as the program struggled to regain momentum after going 5-7 in 2025 and currently 3-5 after losing to Clemson.The pressure surrounding Norvell had become impossible to ignore. Before FSU's game against Clemson, a "Fire Novell" banner circled above Doak Campbell Stadium, serving as a public display of the growing discontent among portions of the fan base.Norvell leaves FSU after guiding the program through peaks and valleys, including a significant turnaround that briefly returned the Seminoles to national prominence following the 13-1 season and nearly making the College Football Playoffs, before recent setbacks derailed that progress. His departure comes with a substantial financial cost, as he is reportedly owed approximately $50 million as part of his buyout agreement.The announcement immediately sparked reactions across social media from FSU fans, national college football figures and media outlets, with many weighing in on the future of one of the sport's most recognizable programs.Here are some of the notable reactions following the news.I know Mike wanted to succeed here, as we all wanted him to. He had more than enough time and couldn’t get it done. I wish him nothing but the best. I’ll always respect the fact that he was a good man and wanted to achieve greatness the right way. Good luck wherever you land…— KJ 🍢 (@SeminoleKJ) November 1, 2026Hearing Mike Norvell was fired. Such a shame. I really liked him. He brought that swagger back to the team. Too bad they never got their shit back together after Jordan Travis got hurt. pic.twitter.com/CBuQtqpc4K— 🎃 Duchess of Haunts 🎃 (@AnnaDsays) November 1, 2026Mike Norvell leaves FSU pic.twitter.com/te8mFqU7Z6— Kolby Crawford (@kolby_crawford) November 1, 2026Fired College Football coach is the best job in the world. Mike Norvell will now make 50 million dollars to not work.— Underwood Unemployed (@Underwood_szn) November 1, 2026Mike Norvell seems like a good guy but this thing was never turning around. The 2022 and 2023 seasons were fun. $50 million is generational wealth for his family. He will be just fine. Hopefully #FSU football will, too…— Mike Ferguson (@MikeFergWriter) November 1, 2026Mike Norvell you been great job being worst coach Florida State and college football. In 2023 he turn Florida State a good football team and went 13-0 and missed out CFB Playoffs.And 2024/25 Mike Ruined this team. Mike Norvell time pack your bags time let you go. pic.twitter.com/crbh0eM4Rj— Aidden Wrestling Fan (@aidden18871) November 1, 2026I hate that it ended this way. I wanted it to work for Mike Norvell. He poured his entire heart and soul into the program. But for whatever reason it just didn't translate into consistently winning. I wish him nothing but the best moving forward.— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) November 1, 2026Mike Norvell fired! #fsufootballpic.twitter.com/1GTU6vG0pb— Publius ☀️🏈🇺🇲🗽🗳️ (@NoleDodger) November 1, 2026Dawg this is the day the lord has made let’s be glad and rejoice and always rejoice the firing of Mike norvell thank you Jesus— kodagreat 🤟🏽 (@tothagrave3) November 1, 2026Florida State 2026 scheduleAug. 29: vs. New Mexico State, W 34-17Sept. 7: vs. SMU, L, 27-24Sept. 13: ByeSept. 19: at Alabama, L 50-36Sept. 26: vs. Central Arkansas, W 34-7Oct. 3: vs. Virginia, W 38-7Oct. 9: at Louisville, L 44-20Oct. 17: at Miami, L 43-35 2 OTOct. 24: ByeOct. 31: vs. Clemson, L 36-24 Nov. 7: at Boston College, NoonNov. 13: at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (ESPN, Friday)Nov. 21: vs. NC State, TBDNov. 27: vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m. (ABC, Friday)More: Florida State coaching search: 10 candidates to replace Mike NorvellPeter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you'd like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don't hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Reactions flood in after Florida State football fires Mike Norvell