SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

Florida State fired its football coach Mike Norvell and began searching for a replacement. An unnamed SEC head coach was mentioned as a possible candidate for the job. That coach has now addressed the reports linking him to the Florida State position.

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National story. 14 articles from 7 sources. Updated 1d ago.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 2d ago

SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 2d ago

SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 3d ago

SEC head coach mentioned as name to watch in Florida State search

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 3d ago

SEC head coach mentioned as name to watch in Florida State search

Center

3 sources
NewsweekCenter· 1d ago

Brian Kelly Reveals if He's Interested in Florida State Coaching Job

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Oregonian, MLive
The OregonianCenter· 2d ago

SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

MLiveCenter· 2d ago

SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

NewsweekCenter· 3d ago

Florida State Urged to Make Blockbuster Coaching Hire From SEC Powerhouse

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Oregonian, MLive
The OregonianCenter· 3d ago

SEC head coach mentioned as name to watch in Florida State search

MLiveCenter· 3d ago

SEC head coach mentioned as name to watch in Florida State search

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New York PostLean Right· 1d ago

Brian Kelly hints at interest in Florida State coach opening: ‘Honor and privilege’

AL.comLean Right· 1d ago

Former Notre Dame, LSU coach interested in Florida State job

AL.comLean Right· 2d ago· ran in 5 outlets

SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

AL.comLean Right· 3d ago· ran in 5 outlets

SEC head coach mentioned as name to watch in Florida State search

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SEC head coach addresses being linked to Florida State job

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