Latest Mike Norvell News

Before Memphis' back-to-back 10-win seasons, Silverfield was on same Tigers staff with 2 CFP coaches

Dec. 16, 2024 19:41 PM EST

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Before Ryan Silverfield led Memphis to consecutive 10-win seasons for the first time in the program's 109-season history, he was on the same Tigers staff as an assistant with two friends who are now head coaches in the College Football Playoff. The 25th-ranked...

Florida State's Norvell agrees to restructured contract that gives $4.5M to fundraising campaign

Dec. 16, 2024 17:20 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State and Mike Norvell have agreed to a restructured contract that includes the football coach contributing $4.5 million of his 2025 salary to help launch a fundraising campaign amid the sport's changing financial landscape. Norvell signed a new...

Former Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos officially transfers to Florida State

Dec. 13, 2024 13:47 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has its quarterback for next season, and the Seminoles are counting on this college journeyman working out better than their previous one. Former Boston College standout Thomas Castellanos officially signed with FSU on Friday. ...

Gus Malzahn chose coordinator job at Florida State because head coaching has 'changed dramatically'

Dec. 12, 2024 01:33 AM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Near Gus Malzahn's new office hangs a picture of Kelvin Benjamin hauling in a touchdown pass from Jameis Winston, the play that helped Florida State beat Malzahn and his Auburn Tigers in the 2013 national championship game. It's a daily reminder of...

Longtime FSU assistant Odell Haggins moves into a new role as Mike Norvell shuffles his staff

Dec. 05, 2024 12:52 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Longtime Florida State assistant Odell Haggins, who twice served as interim head coach during his 31 years in Tallahassee, is transitioning into a new role as Mike Norvell continues to shuffle his staff. Haggins, who has been the associate head coach and...

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Dec. 02, 2024 17:24 PM EST

Florida State hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator Monday, poaching him from Nebraska after the Cornhuskers posted top-20 defenses in consecutive years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...

Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says

Dec. 01, 2024 08:24 AM EST

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida's head coach to become Florida State 's offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn's move, which...

Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win

Dec. 01, 2024 00:42 AM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Montrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday. Jadan Baugh added 81 yards as Florida racked up 235 rushing yards, while DJ Lagway had two touchdown passes...

As ACC winds down, SMU, Miami and Clemson still all hoping for playoff nods

Nov. 27, 2024 10:56 AM EST

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — SMU is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami controls its destiny, and if the Hurricanes stumble this week Clemson will play for the league championship once again. And when it’s all said and done, the ACC might get two of those teams...

Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston Southern

Nov. 23, 2024 18:55 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday. Kromenhoek completed 13 of 20 passes in his first college start, including a 71-yard...