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Florida State, Mike Norvell Agree to Eight-Year Contract Extension, per Source

After reported interest from Alabama, Norvell will remain in Tallahassee for the foreseeable future.

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Florida State, Mike Norvell Agree to Eight-Year Contract Extension, per Source
Florida State, Mike Norvell Agree to Eight-Year Contract Extension, per Source /
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Florida State coach Mike Norvell will remain with the Seminoles after sources told Sports Illustrated that he was as a candidate under serious consideration for the Alabama coaching vacancy.

Norvell and the Seminoles agreed to a new eight-year contract extension that will pay him more than $10 million per year, a source tells SI’s Richard Johnson.

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Florida State vice president and director of athletics Michael Alford posted a picture of black smoke on X, formerly Twitter, while tagging Norvell and school president Richard McCullough with the #OneTribe. This was the first indicator that Norvell would remain in Tallahassee.

Shortly thereafter, Norvell posted a message of his own confirming that he would remain at Florida State.

“GREAT DAY to be a FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLE!! The #CLIMBContinues grateful for to (sic) lead the #NoleFamily with our incredible staff. Appreciate [President McCullogh], [AD Michael Alford] and the Seminoles for continued commitment on our journey back to the TOP! The Future is bright in Tallahassee.”

Norvell and the Seminoles will press on after a 13–1 season that featured an ACC championship and an Orange Bowl appearance. Despite being snubbed for the College Football Playoff, the program is clearly on the ascent after a couple of tough years early in his tenure.

Norvell holds a 48–31 record in his four seasons in Tallahassee, which has included back-to-back 10-plus win seasons.

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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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