Florida State football opted not to fire head coach Mike Norvell after a dreadful run last season, but after a shaky start once again in 2026, his seat continues to get hotter and hotter. Despite that, he wasn't the first in a power position to lose his job in Tallahassee this season.

Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford, according to ESPN's Andrea Adelson. School president Richard McCullough made the decision on Monday and a search for a replacement will begin imminently.

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Alford has been in his position at Florida State since 2021. He previously served as the AD at Central Michigan and the associate AD at Oklahoma.

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