# Florida State May Hire Jimbo Fisher if Mike Norvell Is Fired
*FSU president addresses coaching uncertainty after firing athletic director Michael Alford.*

- Medio: Civic Coast News (https://civiccoastnews.com)
- URL: https://civiccoastnews.com/noticia/florida-state-may-hire-jimbo-fisher-if-mike-norvell-is-fired
- Sección: Sports
- Autor: Civic Coast News Staff
- Publicado: 2026-09-20T07:09:44.618Z
> Florida State University is reportedly considering hiring former head coach Jimbo Fisher if current leader Mike Norvell is fired. This potential move follows the recent dismissal of athletic director Michael Alford.

## Las claves

- FSU president Richard McCullough addresses uncertainty surrounding head coach Mike Norvell's future
- Reports indicate Jimbo Fisher, who coached FSU from 2010 to 2017, is interested in returning
- Athletic director Michael Alford was recently fired as the program seeks stability

Reports indicate that Florida State University could turn to a familiar face if head coach Mike Norvell is fired this season. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman reported that former Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher has expressed interest in returning to the program. This potential hiring comes amid growing speculation about Norvell's job security and follows recent administrative changes at the university.

### Administrative Shifts and Coaching Uncertainty

The conversation surrounding a coaching change intensified after Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford earlier this week. FSU president Richard McCullough addressed Norvell’s status following Alford's dismissal, stating that both he and the team were working on winning together but did not fully commit to keeping Norvell around.

"Look, I love Mike Norvell," McCullough said in a statement regarding the current head coach. "He is a great human being. I love what he does with our student-athletes. Our grades have never been better under his leadership. I love how he takes our student-athletes and helps them to be the best version of themselves."

Despite these positive remarks about Norvell's impact on academics and character, the athletic department is reportedly looking for a new direction. With Alford gone, it would make sense that Florida State’s next athletic director might dismiss Norvell and hand-pick the coach they want to lead the football program, as we reported in [Florida State Seminoles Eye Return of National Champion Coach Mike Norvell Futur](/noticia/florida-state-seminoles-eye-return-of-national-champion-coach-mike-norvell-futur).

### The Jimbo Fisher Possibility

According to Feldman's reporting, "It’s starting to feel like a matter of when, not if, Florida State will make a coaching change this season." The article highlights that industry sources have told The Athletic the university brass is looking into the possibility of hiring Jimbo Fisher. Fisher, who led the Seminoles to a national title in 2013 before taking over at Texas A&M, reportedly wants the job, as we reported in [Mike Norvell's Future at Florida State](/noticia/mike-norvells-future-at-florida-state-three-scenarios-analyzed).

Fisher has not coached since 2023. During his tenure with Florida State from 2010 to 2017, he compiled an 83-23 record with five bowl wins and three ACC championships. He left for Texas A&M, where he posted a 45-25 record in six seasons before being fired with two games remaining in the regular season, more details at [RTVE](https://rtve.es).

The potential return of Fisher comes after Norvell's tenure has faced scrutiny. The 44-year-old coach is just three years removed from a 13-1 season and an Orange Bowl appearance, but performance declined significantly after former star quarterback Jordan Travis left the program. An underperforming football program is not typical for Florida State, prompting the administration to consider drastic measures.
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