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Florida State Fires Multiple Coaches Amid Horrendous 1-9 Season

Massive changes are occurring in Tallahassee.

It’s probably time for some cleaning for the Florida State Seminoles. Head coach Mike Norvell fired offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans. The move took place on Sunday.

The firing came just one day after the Noles lost six straight. 52-3 overwhelming road loss against Notre Dame. Florida State lost by at least 20 points for the third consecutive loss. (Related: South Carolina prepares mammoth NIL offer for Dylan Stewart to ensure he stays with Gamecocks: Report)

The Seminoles, currently 1-9, are coming off their worst season since 1974, when they finished 1-10, two years before the iconic Bobby Bowden took over as head coach.

“I am grateful for the work these three individuals have done for me over the past five years at Florida State,” Florida State head coach Mike Norvell said in an official statement. “They’re all great people with families and are very involved in our program. We’ve had a lot of great moments together here, and I’m proud of the players. and I have never doubted their passion for Florida State University.”

Oh, and if the Noles don’t get back to a championship next year, that’s the goal Mike Norvell has set for himself…

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