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Norvell’s Salary Shift and Buyout Fallout | Florida State Seminoles Football News
Florida State’s head coach Mike Norvell, locked into an eight-year, $80 million deal, saw his 2025 salary slashed from nearly $10 million to just over $5.4 million — the difference funding NIL initiatives. Despite a mixed season (7-5, missing postseason after a strong start) and a rough 2-10 year prior, he led a big win over Alabama. But with a massive $64M buyout (decreasing daily) looming if fired without cause — payable in chunks up to $51M by 2026 or $8.5M by 2031 — and bonus incentives worth up to $1.55M per year tied to wins, academics, and national honors, Norvell’s future is both…
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