Florida State acknowledges that changes are in order — but the pending program renovation won’t include a new head coach.

The Seminoles are running it back with coach Mike Norvell, who will return in 2026 for his seventh season at the helm , the team announced Sunday.

The reunion was fueled by a “complete agreement” between Norvell and FSU administrators that structural shifts needed to be made for the betterment of the program, which has posted a brutal 5–6 record and must defeat Florida in its final game of the season to avoid losing bowl eligibility for the second straight year.

“Coach Norvell embraces our support in that process and agrees that success must be achieved,” said university president Richard McCullough in a statement. “He continues to demonstrate an unwavering belief

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