FSU’s Norvell fires both planners, WR coach

• Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 10, 2024, 05:29 PM ET Close Senior college football author Author of 7 books on college football

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The housekeeping is under method at Florida State, where coach Mike Norvell fired offending coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans on Sunday.The terminations came a day after the Seminoles lost their sixth straight game, 52-3 at Notre Dame. It was FSU’s 3rd straight loss by 20 points or more.With a 1-9 record, Florida State is on pace for its worst season since ending up 1-10 in 1974, 2 years before famous coach Bobby Bowden took over the program.Editor’s Picks”I appreciate the work these three men have provided over the last five years with me at Florida State,”FSU coach Mike Norvell said in a declaration.”They are all terrific males with households who also have put into our program. We had many fantastic moments together here, and I have actually never doubted their enthusiasm for our players and for Florida State. “Sadly, we have actually not upheld the Florida State requirement with our outcomes on the field this

season. I did not make any of these choices gently, however I felt changes required to be made to elevate our program back to where we all desire it to be.”Norvell said co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Randy Shannon would take over protective playcalling, and other employee will help replace the departed assistants.The Seminoles rank last among 134 FBS teams in scoring with 13.3 points per game and are 101st in scoring defense, surrendering 29.8 points per game.It has been a stunning collapse for an FSU program that went 13-0 and recorded an ACC title in 2023. With beginning quarterback Jordan Travis hurt, the Seminoles were overlooked of the College Football Playoff. Following myriad player opt-outs, FSU lost 63-3 to Georgia in the Capital One Orange Bowl.After flirting with Alabama’s job when Nick Saban retired in January, Norvell consented to a 10-year extension at Florida State that will pay him more than $84 million through the 2031 season.The Seminoles close the season by hosting FCS program Charleston Southern on Nov. 23 and rival Florida the next week.