Florida State Seminoles Shake Up Coaching Staff After Disappointing 2025 Season
The Florida State Seminoles are making changes to their coaching staff after a disappointing 2025 season. Head coach Mike Norvell's team finished 5-7 and missed the postseason for the second consecutive year. The Seminoles have decided to part ways with defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr., who had been with the program for three seasons. Surtain Sr. joined Florida State in 2023 after working with the Miami Dolphins. He had success in his first season with the Seminoles, but the team struggled in the 2025 campaign.
Surtain Sr. had a successful tenure at Florida State, producing NFL draft picks and helping players develop. However, the team faced challenges with depth at cornerback and recruiting failures. The decision to let go of Surtain Sr. comes after a season where the team faced setbacks and struggled to meet expectations. It remains to be seen if Florida State will hire a new defensive backs coach or reassign responsibilities within the coaching staff.
Surtain Sr. had a successful career in the NFL before transitioning to coaching. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, but the Seminoles have decided to make a change in their coaching staff. The decision to part ways with Surtain Sr. signals a new direction for the program as they look to improve and bounce back from a disappointing season.