Florida State somehow managed to turn a 14-point lead into a 24-point loss Friday night, adding another brutal loss to Mike Norvell’s tenure in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles’ 44-20 collapse against Louisville was just the latest in a string of humiliating defeats that have left Norvell’s future with the program in jeopardy.
“Too many times, we didn’t show the detail, the discipline, the mental toughness that’s necessary on the road. And it starts with me,” Norvell said after the game.
After falling behind by two scores in the opening 15 minutes, the Cardinals were able to outscore the Seminoles 44-6 over the remaining three quarters.
Louisville finished with 537 yards of offense, including 397 yards on the ground with six rushing touchdowns.
The Seminoles have dropped 11 straight true road games and 13 straight away from Doak Campbell Stadium.
“What we put out there, obviously, guys were not as prepared as they need to be,” Norvell said. “But we all need to take ownership of it. Coaches, players, everyone involved. There was plenty of opportunity.”
As Norvell puts this loss on himself and his staff, the talks about his future in Tallahassee look bleak. Former head coach Jimbo Fisher is eager for a reunion with the Seminoles.
Florida State has squandered large leads early in the season. Florida State was leading 21-6 in Tuscaloosa before losing 50-36 to Alabama in Week 3.
The road woes could continue as Florida State (3-3, 1-2 ACC) heads to Hard Rock Stadium for a conference rivalry matchup against the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes.
