As of January 26, 2025, there is no official announcement regarding the retirement of Florida State University (FSU) head football coach Mike Norvell. Recent developments indicate that Norvell remains actively involved in leading and restructuring the FSU football program.
In December 2024, Norvell agreed to a restructured contract, contributing $4.5 million of his 2025 salary to support FSU’s “Vision of Excellence” campaign. This initiative aims to enhance support for student-athletes, particularly in anticipation of potential revenue-sharing models in college athletics. Norvell stated, “I wanted to be proactive in my financial assistance through this time of transition as we all push forward to get back to the standard of Florida State football.” ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/fsu-mike-norvell-contract-restructure-25d41d640df810b1bcbd13041f3065e4?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
The 2024 season was challenging for the Seminoles, who finished with a 2-10 record, a stark contrast to their undefeated regular season in 2023. In response to the disappointing performance, significant changes were made to the coaching staff. Notably, Gus Malzahn, former head coach at UCF, was appointed as the new offensive coordinator. Malzahn cited the evolving nature of head coaching roles, including challenges related to the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, as factors influencing his decision to step into a coordinator role. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/gus-malzahn-move-fsu-impacted-by-changes-coaching-2024-12-12/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Despite the setbacks, Norvell has expressed unwavering confidence in his ability to restore the program’s success. Following a defeat to North Carolina in November 2024, he stated, “We will have this program back to where it’s supposed to be in a very short time…it’s my job to get it fixed.” ([Tomahawk Nation](https://www.tomahawknation.com/florida-state-football-fsu-seminoles-college-cfb-acc-norvell-team-roster-schedule-game/2024/11/2/24286468/transcript-coaching-program-unc-tar-heels-notre-dame-video-confidence-losing-acc-worst-ever-quotes?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Looking ahead, there is cautious optimism for FSU athletics in 2025. The program has seen reforms and the infusion of new coaching talent aimed at revitalization. Athletic director Michael Alford remains committed to navigating the evolving landscape of college sports, with hopes of reclaiming the Seminoles’ former glory. ([Tomahawk Nation](https://www.tomahawknation.com/florida-state-football-fsu-seminoles-college-cfb-acc-norvell-team-roster-schedule-game/2025/1/4/24334124/softball-norvell-basketball-baseball-alford-leonard-hamilton-sports-facillity-tallahassee-nil?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
In summary, while the FSU football program faces significant challenges, there is no current information to suggest that Coach Mike Norvell has announced his retirement. On the contrary, he appears dedicated to leading the team through this period of transition and working towards a return to prominence.
