Florida State Fires Athletic Director Michael Alford After Disappointing Start

Florida State has fired Athletic Director Mike Alford following a disappointing start to the season. The decision comes after a series of poor performances, including an underwhelming victory against New Mexico State and a significant home loss to SMU during the Labor Day weekend. The university parted ways with Alford as a direct result of these disastrous outcomes, marking a major leadership change within the athletic department after the team's struggle to maintain competitive momentum early on.