Norvell Returns to His Roots

FSU returns home to face Central Arkansas in a high-stakes showdown at Doak Campbell, seeking redemption after a tough road loss to Alabama. The Bears, making their first-ever trip to Tallahassee, are cashing in on a $450K payday—but the real drama? FSU head coach Mike Norvell, a legendary former Bear receiver and grad assistant, is back on his old stomping grounds. Norvell still holds UCA’s all-time receptions record (213) and ranks fifth in yards, having led the Bears to 33 wins and a DII quarterfinal run. Central Arkansas, now in the United Athletic Conference, hasn’t beaten an FBS team since 2019 but boasts playmakers like Malachi Henry. For FSU, this is a critical tune-up before October—where size, speed, and depth should overwhelm the Bears and set the tone for the rest of the season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5274ba894d48eada