Week 5 has officially come and gone for Florida State, and the win was easily the most impressive performance the team has had this season. Coach Mike Norvell secured what could be the signature win of the 2026 season over Virginia as talks surrounding a potential buyout of his contract have continued to build. Norvell might have quieted some of those talks with the win, but there are still major questions Norvell will need to answer.
1. Can Florida State continue to play at a high level consistently?
The Seminoles could certainly pick up a few more wins this season, even with inconsistent play, solely due to the talent present, but better, stronger opponents will take advantage. Florida State gave Virginia early opportunities to generate a lead, and things of that nature cannot happen against teams like Miami.
Florida State looked incredibly improved through the three quarters against Virginia despite the difference in experience between the two teams. Norvell proved this roster has plenty of talent, and certainly enough to take down teams that realistically looked better on paper. Now, the next challenge for Norvell is to find a way to get the team to play this way each game.
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