Tony Sanchez
Head Coach · New Mexico State
62
HOTHEATING UPAnother one slips away.
Tony Sanchez's squad fell 3-22 at Florida International — a 19-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.
Buyout
$500K (Est)
Score history
New Mexico State
17
Final
Florida State
34
Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM EDTWeek 1 · 2026
The Storyline
Mike Norvell
Head Coach · Florida State
93
NUCLEARHEATING UPThe SMU loss was the tipping point.
Year 7. 7-17 over the last two seasons, and now a home loss to SMU to open a "win or be fired" year. Alabama is next. The buyout is the only conversation left in Tallahassee.
Buyout
$54M (Est)
Score history
Recent buzz
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- FSU president acknowledges fanbase frustration, admits everything is not fineOrlando Sentinel · Oct 27, 2026
- School president makes plea to fans without mentioning Florida State football’s Mike NorvellYahoo Sports · Oct 27, 2026
- Dabo Swinney on relationship with Florida State coach Mike Norvell, Clemson's rivalry with FSUFOX Carolina News · Oct 27, 2026
- FSU's Mike Norvell Named Candidate for Oregon OC JobSports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2026
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