Cue the bugle, and the burial. Somewhere in the subconscious of Seminole fans, the mournful notes of taps resonated as Norvell’s words tailed off. The slow death of the program’s worst season in a half-century finally reached its benediction on a raw November night before 55,107 fans.

For many, there’s no need to waste time on an exhaustive post-mortem of the 2024 season. Seminoles want and deserve quick action.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell has a message for his seniors on their last game in their college careers, this Saturday against rival Florida.