India, Aug. 31 -- Florida State coach Mike Norvell and the program made some massive moves before the college season this year. After firing both offensive and defensive coordinators before the 2024 season, Norvell hired former Auburn and UCF head coach Gus Malzahn to run the offense and Tony White from Nebraska as defensive coordinator.

It was Malzahn's arrival that fans were excited about. The 59-year-old coached Auburn to the national title game, where the Tigers lost to FSU to cap the 2013 season, and must fix an offense that ranked among the nation's worst (270.3 yards, 15.4 points per game).

"We've experienced the highest of highs, and we've also found ourselves in a valley," Norvell said. "We've faced some disappointments. But ev...