In a highly anticipated rivalry game against Miami, an On3 report examined whether Mike Norvell's future with Florida State has become more secure after his team took top-ranked opponents to double overtime. This performance may have shielded him from immediate pressure regarding a midseason firing, despite suffering a heartbreaking loss amid complaints about officiating and support from the roster.
Initially, the discussion focused on job security and officiating controversies, but the outrage following the game escalated over a specific penalty. ESPN's Andrea Adelson shared a report on X, highlighting Norvell's strong reaction to the holding penalty that negated a crucial Hail Mary touchdown. Norvell referred to the call as an “absolute joke,” expressing his disappointment: “We had to go convert the 2-point play, but for those kids not to be able to finish the game on the field in that moment is really disappointing. That was bad.”
Article Continues BelowThe dramatic conclusion compounded an already difficult night for the program. As reported by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, star running back Ousmane Kromah suffered a season-ending foot and ankle injury during the double-overtime defeat. This injury is a significant setback for the FSU offense, which will now have to continue the season without their third-leading rusher in the ACC.