Norvell recognizes that change is needed to get the Seminoles back to the standard that is expected in Tallahassee.

This initial play to fire three assistants from FSU coach Mike Norvell was first-and-10 from deep in his own territory.

All three coaches are required to make good-faith efforts to find new jobs and FSU is entitled to an offset, according to the coaches' contracts. A year after going 13-1, including an undefeated regular season and ACC title, the Seminoles are 1-9.