TALLAHASSEE — Mike Norvell is 12-7 in November as Florida State’s head coach. While two were victories over FCS teams, the Seminoles have produced five rivalry wins (three vs. Miami, two against Florida) in previous Novembers in the Norvell Era.
If he is to remain the Seminoles’ coach, Norvell will need to not just defeat Wake Forest on Saturday but also stack victories in November.
FSU has chances ahead, facing five unranked opponents. But there are also two rivals that have fallen on hard times: Florida (3-4) has dismissed coach Billy Napier, and Clemson (3-4) is facing the prospect of its worst season under coach Dabo Swinney since a 6-7 mark in 2010.