Head coach Mike Norvell, who returned the Seminoles back to national prominence, announced on X (formerly Twitter) Friday that he was remaining at FSU.
Norvell, entering his fifth season, was viewed as a top candidate to replace legendary Nick Saban at the University of Alabama.
Saban announced his retirement Wednesday.
“GREAT DAY to be a FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLE!! The #CLIMBContinues grateful for to lead the #NoleFamily with our incredible staff,” Norvell tweeted. “Appreciate @PresMcCullough @SeminoleAlford and @Seminoles for continued commitment on our journey back to the TOP! The Future is bright in Tallahassee.”
Norvell and FSU have agreed on an eight-year extension, the school confirmed. It will pay Norvell more than $10 million a year, according to Yahoo Sports.
“We came to Tallahassee four years ago, and it was a life-changing experience,” Norvell said in a press release. “Knowing the great history, tradition and expectation has guided our staff on a daily basis. It has been an incredible journey these last four years, and I have fallen in love with this program, the university and the people who I get to represent. I am so excited to continue our climb to push Florida State back to the top of college football.
“We are committed to being our best on and off the field while helping develop our players to be their best in every area of their lives. I am incredibly thankful for the amazing commitment into our student-athletes and staff from President McCullough, AD Alford and the Board of Trustees. #KeepCLIMBing and Go Noles!”
In USA TODAY’s database update of head coaching salaries from last October, only five coaches made more than $10 million in total pay.
Norvell, 42, had signed an extension last February paying him an average of $7.8 million dollars per season. The deal was extended to him through December 31, 2029.
“We are thrilled that Coach Norvell has reaffirmed his commitment to Florida State University and our student-athletes,” Florida State Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said in the same statement. “Throughout his time at FSU, it has been clear how special he is as a person. He truly is so much more than merely a great football coach! His dignity, class, warmth, humility and professionalism is evident to anyone in his presence. We know how fortunate we are to have him as our head football coach, and our university is blessed to have him as one of its most visible ambassadors.
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