Why Florida State 's Mike Norvell Is Second Atlantic Coast Conference Head Coach To Be Fired During 2026 Season

Florida State’s Mike Norvell becomes second Atlantic Head Coach to be fired during 2026 season.

At the time of Mike Norvell being fired by Florida FSU president Richard McCullough shared his thoughts by saying "We have made the decision to change the leadership of our football program,We thank Mike Norvell for his commitment and service to Florida State and wish him and his family the very best. We understand the deep passion of Seminole fans and share their high expectations for this program. We are confident in Rick Stockstill's ability to provide steady leadership during this transition. We will conduct a thorough national search for the program's next leader, someone who embraces Florida State's tradition of championship athletics and our standard of excellence."

According to Andrea Adelson ESPN article

Florida State has a record of 3-5 overall 1-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference is sixteenth in Atlantic Coast Conference standings

The first?

NC State’s Dave Doeren Dave Doeren who was NC State Head Coach.

At the time of Dave Doeren being fired as NC State Head Coach Director Of Athletics Boo Coorigan said Dave Doeren was relieved of his duties effective immediately while also saying I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride,"I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role.  We wish Dave, Sara and his family the best in the future." 
Todd Goebbell who is running backs coach as well as special teams coordinator will serve as interim head coach for remainder of the season . Goebbel has been on Wolfpack staff since 2019.

According to https://gopack.com/news/2026/10/24/nc-state-announces-change-in-leadership-for-wolfpack-football

Dave Doeren out as NC State Head Coach comes following 31-28 loss to Stanford Friday night in Stanford California that dropped NC State’s record to 3-4 overall 1-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference sixteenth in the standings.

Where?

On the gridiron where NC State was coming off a bye week heading into their game at Stanford Friday in Stanford California.

Though,

That bye week following their 38-14 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday October 10, 2026 in North Carolina’s state capital didn’t seem to help NC State as they lost yet again this time 31-28 to Stanford. In NC State’s 31-28 loss to Stanford Nico Brown who is a wide receiver caught 8 yard pass from Davis Warren . Emmett Kenney kicked , made extra point giving Stanford a 7-0 lead before Sedrick Irvin who is running back caught 17 yard pass from Davis Warren Emmett Kenney kicked, made extra point extending Stanford lead 14-0 before NC State got on scoreboard at 14-7 Deandre Desinor who is wide receiver caught 58 yard touchdown pass from CJ Bailey Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point in 1st quarter. In 2nd quarter Will Wilson who is quarterback ran for 2 yard touchdown. Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point evening score 14-14 before Stanford would take 21-14 lead as Caden High who is wide receiver caught 26 yard pass from Davis Warren Emmett Kenney kicked, made extra point. In 3rd quarter Nico Brown would catch 5 yard pass from Davis Warren . Emmett Kenney would kick, make extra point extending Stanford lead 28-14 . In 4th quarter Will Wilson would run for 2 yard touchdown, Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point getting within 28-21 win before Emmett Kenney 31 yard field goal before Keenan Jackson caught 16 yard pass from CJ Bailey , Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point making score 31-28 Though, it wouldn’t be enough.

According to ESPN App

With the loss to Stanford NC State’s record is now 3-4 overall 1-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is sixteenth in Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

Following NC State’s losing streak being extended to two games then Head Coach Dave Doeren took the blame for his team second straight loss saying it starts with me . The guys didn’t play well enough which means I didn’t have them ready . Just really disappointed in our defense.

According to Jadyn Watson Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317231211.html