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NEW: Brian Kelly confirms interest in Florida State's head coaching job: "I’ve got a great history with Florida State, great games. I know what that’s like, the history and tradition of Florida State, playing in that state, and the fan base. So anytime you have an incredibly brand driven, great tradition and history, there’s a want and desire to be part of somebody that has had that success and, certainly, leading that program, from anyone’s perspective, would be an honor and privilege." (via @SXMCollege) on3.com/news/brian-kelly-if-…

BREAKING: 3-star 2028 TE Troy Silberzahn, decommits from Florida State. New contenders emerge for the Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie standout: 247sports.com/article/3-star…

BREAKING🚨🚨🚨: Auburn head coach Alex Golesh has declined an interview request from Florida State, according to sources. The Seminoles reportedly reached out to Golesh regarding their head coaching vacancy.

seminoles.com/news/2026/11/1… Now, I have your attention. Right? Saturday night, I told you that a change was coming. Here are a couple of things I wanted to address regarding what happened yesterday: 1. Don't think for a second that Richard McCullough wanted to make this move. He had no choice, he was forced to make this move by those with the power above his head. Big money donors, Boosters, powerbrokers control the program and call the shots. Money talks and it spoke loudly on Saturday and into Sunday morning. The administration dragged their feet and was hoping to keep Norvell through 2027. But that loss against Clemson was the last straw for many that call the shots. While the administration put out a "canned pitch," this came from above their heads. 2. Despite what many think, I wish Coach Norvell the best going forward. Wish it could have worked out better, but there were some bright spots. Winning the bowl game against Oklahoma, beating Florida and Miami, beating LSU and Alabama, and winning the ACC in 2023. Unfortunately the losing seasons outweighed the winning moments. But don't think for a second I wish any ill-will on Coach Norvell. Coaches know in this business, you win or you're gone. 3. How the buyouts work? OK, everyone just assumes he is getting $50.3 million in one lump sum. Nope, it is paid over installments therefore FSU won't pay it out immediately. He also is going to be forced to seek other employment (as most of the contracts stipulate when it comes to buyout) and he will find a job pretty quickly (as in by January). Whichever school he heads to next, their agreed contract helps leverage the buyout for FSU. Hence, if he lands a coordinator position like Oregon, then his salary there would help offset the buyout at FSU (as in like 50.3 million minus what he would get if he took a job there for example purposes only). So while the buyout amount looks massive on headlines, it will be paid over installments and the FSU boosters/powerbrokers have the funds. 4. FSU is broke? This is why I hate social media is some instances. The answer is NO and HELL NO. FSU is not broke. Are they in debt from a capital financing of projects to build a FOF and improve Doak? Yes, but Penn State took on 700 million and UF is about to break over a billion on their stadium expansion. That debt is spread over time, so those schools are not broke either. Despite what you've been told, the boosters/powerbrokers have plenty of money to fund the football program. But they had no faith in Norvell, so they would not spend. 5. Jimbo Fisher will be the next head coach of Florida State. Mark that down, but Jimbo Fisher 2.0 is coming soon. Why? Because it makes the most financial sense. Jimbo would not require a buyout from another school (Texas A&M fired him in 2023, so they are paying him no matter what) and he's won at FSU before. Despite the lies and false narratives, the man can coach. Hell, he can recruit and develop too. That's what Norvell was not doing, but Jimbo can step in and bring FSU back to immediate relevance. The boosters and powerbrokers know he can win, they are willing to fund 8 figures into the NIL to back his recruiting and with his pedigree, they know FSU will back to national relevance within two years. FSU needs a proven winner, not another coach that may win. Expect him to be formally announced as the new head coach after the game with UF on Black Friday. 6. Florida State will win on Saturday against Boston College. Don't be shocked when Florida State shows up to Chestnut Hill and actually looks good in a road win over Boston College. Rick Stockstill can coach and him having a new DC in Ernie Sims should make the defense better. I had a feeling FSU was losing to Clemson, but I think the team rallies around Stockstill and the staff remaining and plays their best game of the season and finally gets a road win. Coaching changes had to be made, now the players should understand the gravity of what happened and respond with a win in Boston this weekend. GO NOLES.

Jimbo with Aranda as DC?