Jimbo Fisher Lobbies for Florida State Job After Mike Norvell's 41-39 Run Ends
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 1
Jimbo Fisher Lobbies for Florida State Job After Mike Norvell's 41-39 Run Ends
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 1
Summary
Jimbo Fisher has been lobbying behind the scenes for Florida State's head coaching vacancy, speaking with donors in recent weeks about the Seminoles' NIL position and transfer-portal roster needs.
The push follows Florida State's firing of Mike Norvell after seven seasons and a 41-39 record, with Fisher trying to position himself early for a return to Tallahassee.
Florida State's interest in rehiring Fisher remains unclear, though his candidacy is less financially daunting now than when his Texas A&M buyout loomed in 2023.
Manny Diaz and Kenny Dillingham have also emerged as names to watch, giving FSU multiple ties to its past as it begins a high-profile search.