As the anticipation for the 2025 college football season begins to build, one name consistently rising in national coaching conversations is Florida State’s head coach, Mike Norvell. Once met with skepticism after a rocky start in Tallahassee, Norvell has steadily transformed the Seminoles into a program to be reckoned with — and his coaching rank now reflects that.
Entering his sixth season with FSU, Norvell has guided the team from mediocrity back to national relevance. After delivering a 10-win season in 2023 and pushing even further with a playoff-contending performance in 2024, many analysts now place Norvell comfortably within the top 10 college football coaches in the nation — a remarkable climb for someone who was outside the top 25 just a few seasons ago.
What sets Norvell apart isn’t just wins and losses. It’s the culture he’s instilled, his aggressive and creative offensive schemes, and his ability to develop players while dominating in the transfer portal. FSU fans have witnessed a rejuvenated locker room and a recruiting trail that’s heating up again — a sign that Norvell’s impact extends far beyond the sidelines.
As we approach the 2025 season, expectations are sky-high. The Seminoles are projected to be one of the ACC’s top contenders once again, and Norvell’s leadership will be central to their pursuit of a national title. With every season, his name rises higher on those all-important coaching rankings, and it’s becoming clear: Mike Norvell is no longer an up-and-comer — he’s a force in college football.
The question is no longer whether he belongs among the best, but just how high he can climb. Could 2025 be the year he cements himself as a top-5 coach in the country? Only time will tell — but the foundation he’s built suggests greatness may be just around the corner.
