Summary
Florida State University (FSU) considered hiring football coach Lane Kiffin before deciding to keep their current coach, Mike Norvell. The university had the funds to make the change, but chose to continue with Norvell for the upcoming seasons.
Key Facts
- Florida State University showed interest in hiring Lane Kiffin as a new football coach.
- FSU's current coach, Mike Norvell, had a losing season with a 5-7 record.
- Norvell's contract would require FSU to pay about $54 million if they fired him.
- Hiring Kiffin would have involved significant expense, potentially around $72 million including staff changes.
- FSU Athletic Director Michael Alford attempted to recruit Kiffin discreetly.
- Despite interest, FSU announced they would keep Norvell for a seventh season.
- Kiffin was eventually signed by LSU with a new contract offer.
- FSU believes Norvell can improve the team's performance by 2026.
