A website created by Florida State football supporters has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at covering a portion of head coach Mike Norvell's contract termination fee. The initiative, hosted at savefsufootball.com, emerged after the Seminoles suffered a 27-24 defeat to No. 19 SMU on Monday night.
The site presents statistical data and arguments advocating for a coaching change, describing the effort as a collective response from the fan base.
The campaign proposes a specific financial model to reach its goal. It suggests that 250,000 donors contributing $102 each would generate $25.5 million, which represents half of Norvell's current buyout figure. A statement on the site asserts that the university needs a new direction, citing the legacy of previous coaches Bobby Bowden and Jimbo Fisher.
The text notes that while those predecessors built national contenders and won championships, the current expectation is for the program to compete for titles and win consistently.
The domain was registered the day after the loss to SMU, though the specific identity of the owner remains unclear. The site describes the organizers as a "group of dedicated individuals" who are setting up a pending fundraiser to support the university in terminating Norvell's contract. While the website is described as well-designed, it currently lacks clear guidelines regarding the final destination of the funds.
