Memphis Head Coach Mike Norvell Trending in Florida State Coaching Search

Florida State might be a shell of the program it was during the Bobby Bowden era, but this is still one of the premier jobs in college football. With Willie Taggart out in Tallahassee, the search for a new head man in charge is heating up.

One leader who could potentially make the jump to Tallahassee is Memphis head coach Mike Norvell, currently in charge of an 8-1 Tigers team ranked in the Top 25.

It’s STILL VERY EARLY in the #FSU coaching search process but one name I’m hearing that is getting some traction there is #Memphis HC Mike Norvell who is 34-15 e/ the Tigers and his buyout is only about $500K: https://t.co/GyBrKen0FL
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 7, 2019

Norvell made his name at Arizona State, where he was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach under Todd Graham for four seasons before making the jump to Memphis in 2016.

Under Norvell, the Tigers have gone 34-15, only failing to win the AAC thanks to the dominance of UCF. The creator of an explosive offense that is pumping out multiple pro players every season, Norvell would at least make Florida State aesthetically exciting for the first time since Jimbo left.

Mike Norvell on the Memphis win and the fan support pic.twitter.com/LAHHpnjgV5
— Kevin Barbee (@local24kevin) November 3, 2019

Some Seminoles fans might be nervous about hiring Norvell given how up and down former Memphis coach Justin Fuente has been at another ACC power in Virginia Tech, but Norvell looks just a touch more daring and innovative as a play designer, play caller and leader.

If FSU can make this happen, they'll at least improve on the Taggart era. That's not saying much, though.