It has been widely suggested that Florida State University did not fire Mike Norvell after a 5-7 season because the program did not have the money to pay the head coach's approximately $58 million buyout, hire an elite head coach, and fund a competitive roster for 2026.

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FSU intends to emphasize maximizing the roster in the offseason. Norvell suggested changes in staff could be coming after Saturday's 40-21 loss to Florida.

Norvell lost to Gators interim head coach Billy Gonzales on Saturday. Florida, who had been in the race to land Lane Kiffin until last week, hired Jon Sumrall on Sunday.

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The sweepstakes for Kiffin was widely reported

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