Florida State, who the Alabama Crimson Tide will face in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season, makes a big decision on head coach Mike Norvell.

Florida State did win its last road game in the heated rivalry. Despite fielding a backup quarterback, facing a 12-0 deficit, and dealing with plenty of spit, the Seminoles went on to prevail 24-15, outscoring the Gators 17-3 in the second half.

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin is at the center of college football coaching search rumors involving Florida and LSU. Meanwhile, the Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) are the No. 6 team in the country and in great position to make the College Football Playoff for the first time.

With Lane Kiffin seemingly choosing between LSU and Florida, a new favorite has been named for the Penn State job.

After a 21-11 loss to North Carolina State on Friday night, how much is his buyout if Florida State was to fire him at the end of the season?

The Florida native has been banged up for the majority of the season. He was unavailable against Virginia, Miami, Wake Forest, and Clemson. Boggs was originally injured in FSU's win over Kent State in September and reaggravated that ailment during the BYE week.