Coach Mike Norvell has taken responsibility for Florida State's 0-2 start, admitting failure in preparing the team for its disappointing losses to Boston College and Georgia Tech.
Florida State's 2024-2025 campaign has taken a nosedive, with the Seminoles stumbling to an 0-2 start after a disheartening loss to Boston College on Monday night. In the aftermath of the 28-13 defeat, a dejected Coach Mike Norvell shouldered the blame, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the team's performance.
"I'm just sick to how the season's started," Norvell lamented to reporters after the home loss. "Obviously, tonight, I failed in preparing the team to be able to go out and respond tonight."
Florida State's Disastrous Start Has Coach Mike Norvell Apologetic
Norvell, who is in his fifth season at the helm of the Seminoles, acknowledged the team's deficiencies in Monday's game, but ultimately took ownership of the failures.
"In all phases, we were not able to execute. I obviously didn't put them in a position to showcase what I believe this football team is, and it's extremely disappointing. I apologize to our fans, I apologize to everybody associated with the program – I mean, that was extremely disappointing that we were not better."
Florida State's Disastrous Start Has Coach Mike Norvell Apologetic
Florida State's disappointing start has come as a shock after the Seminoles were initially seen as contenders for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. However, the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champions have stumbled out of the gate, dropping their first two games for the first time since 2021.
Norvell's apology comes on the heels of a similar mea culpa after the team's Week 0 loss to ACC rival Georgia Tech.
Florida State's Disastrous Start Has Coach Mike Norvell Apologetic
"It's sickening that we came up short in that game," Norvell said after the loss in Ireland. "Obviously, I take total responsibility and ownership for that. It's my job to have the team prepared to go and play to the best of our ability. I don't believe that was our best."
Norvell's willingness to accept responsibility for the team's failures is a sign of his commitment to turning things around. However, the Seminoles face an uphill battle as they look to improve their record and regain their status as contenders.
Florida State's next opportunity to redeem itself comes next week when it hosts the Memphis Tigers, who are 2-0 on the season. The Seminoles will need to show marked improvement in all phases of the game if they hope to avoid a 0-3 start and keep their playoff hopes alive.
