Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford on Monday, per ESPN. The move comes as the Seminoles navigate unresolved questions about the direction of their football program.

Alford completed four years in the role, per Yahoo Sports. CBS Sports reported that Alford had been a supporter of head coach Mike Norvell from the beginning of Norvell's tenure, though the outlet raised questions about whether the coaching change signals uncertainty around Norvell's future at FSU.

Florida State's football program has declined significantly since 2023, according to Yahoo Sports. The timing of Alford's firing—just days before FSU plays No. 10 Alabama—underscores the turbulence surrounding the program. The Seminoles have begun searching for a new athletic director.