Jimbo Fisher Wants to Return to FSU If Seminoles Fire Mike Norvell, Sources Claim

Rumor‑mongers are buzzing again, this time about Jim Fisher—yes, the same coach who lifted Florida State to a national championship back in 2013. According to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, the 60‑year‑old is quietly waiting for a signal that the Seminoles might be ready to make a change at the top.

Fisher, who left Texas A&M in 2023 after a five‑year stint that produced a respectable 45‑25 record, has spent the past two seasons off the sidelines. Sources say the downtime has done nothing to dull his appetite for coaching; if anything, it’s sharpened it. And the most tempting target on his radar appears to be Florida State itself.

The story goes that Florida State is “looking into the possibility” of bringing Fisher back, but only if they decide to part ways with current head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell, who took over in 2020, is currently hovering at a 39‑35 record and, after a 1‑1 start this season, may be edging closer to the dreaded hot seat.

Fisher’s résumé in Tallahassee is impressive: eight seasons (2010‑17) yielding an 83‑23 overall record, a 48‑16 mark in ACC play, and that elusive national title. The notion of a reunion has a certain poetic ring to it—especially for fans who still cherish the glory days of the early 2010s.

On the other side of the ledger, Norvell’s tenure has been a mixed bag. After an opening win, the Seminoles could slip below .500 for the first time this year, a trend that wouldn’t sit well with a program that wants to be back in the College Football Playoff conversation.

If the Seminoles do make the coaching change, Fisher says he “really wants the job.” It’s not just about nostalgia; it’s about jumping back into a race where a CFP spot feels within reach. The ACC, after all, still offers a pathway to the postseason, and Fisher seems ready to take that road again.

Whether the board decides to stick with Norvell or give Fisher a second chance, the saga underscores how quickly fortunes can shift in college football. One season you’re a former national champion, the next you’re a potential replacement waiting in the wings.