Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford as 8-13 Football Slide Puts Mike Norvell on Hot Seat
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 14
Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford as 8-13 Football Slide Puts Mike Norvell on Hot Seat
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 14
Summary
Florida State dismissed athletic director Michael Alford on Monday and installed associate AD Bruce Warwick as interim leader after weeks of internal talks over the department’s direction.
An 8-13 record since 2023, a poor showing against SMU and mounting fundraising concerns drove the move, with board chairman Peter Collins calling it the start of a new restructuring phase.
Alford’s exit sharpens focus on coach Mike Norvell, whose team is 39-35 overall and 8-18 since 2023; firing him would cost more than $50 million.
The upheaval comes even after Alford helped fund a $380 million Doak Campbell Stadium upgrade, underscoring pressure on Florida State to fix football as it chases broader athletic ambitions.