Nov 1, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images / Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Norvell is fighting for his job. During the 2024 campaign, Florida State won just two games. Since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, Florida State has also posted just two conference wins in the ACC. Florida State and Clemson have traditionally been two of the league's power programs. Norvell is expecting a thriller on Saturday.

Florida State football welcomes Virginia Tech to Doak Campbell Stadium for the final home game of the Seminoles' season.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive end is regarded as the No. 28 overall JUCO prospect, the No. 4 JUCO EDGE, and the No. 1 JUCO recruit in Florida in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

Florida State' Mike Norvell says Noles are championship bound despite hot seat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With growing concerns about his future at Florida State, coach Mike Norvell vowed that the Seminoles will return to championship form “in the very near future.”

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The Seminoles are adding a new name to the recruiting board late in the cycle. On Wednesday evening, Florida State extended a scholarship to JUCO cornerback Asaad Chapman. A prep recruit in the 2024 class, Chapman is in his second year at the junior college level.