Mike Norvell
Head coach
Seventh season, 38-33 at Florida State. Led the 2023 team to a 13-1 record and an ACC title.
ACC · Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record3-3
Coaching staff
FSU coaches
Mike Norvell enters a seventh season with a promoted offensive coordinator and a substantially rebuilt set of position coaches.
Leadership
Chris Thomsen
Deputy head coach / tight ends
Long-serving member of Norvell's staff.
Offense
Tim Harris Jr.
Offensive coordinator / wide receivers
First season in the role, promoted from receivers coach after Gus Malzahn's departure.
Herb Hand
Offensive line
Second season on the staff.
Defense
Tony White
Defensive coordinator
Second season, running a 3-3-5 base.
Terrance Knighton
Defensive line
Second season on the staff.
Ernie Sims
Linebackers
A former Florida State linebacker, taking the group after John Papuchis left for Missouri.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Florida State listed coaching roles
This profile lists 7 staff members for Florida State. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 3; Leadership: 2; Offense: 2.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Florida State football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Florida State?
Mike Norvell is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 7 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Did Florida State change coordinators for 2026?
On offence, yes. Gus Malzahn left after one season and Tim Harris Jr. was promoted from wide receivers coach. Tony White continues as defensive coordinator for a second year, running a 3-3-5 base defence.
Are there former Florida State players on the coaching staff?
Yes. Linebackers coach Ernie Sims was an All-American at Florida State and the No. 9 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, going on to an eight-year NFL career before returning to Tallahassee, first as an analyst and now leading the position group he once played.
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