Mike Norvell was the head coach for four seasons at Memphis before taking the Florida State job. On Saturday in Tallahassee, the Tigers pulled out a 20-12 win, dropping Florida State to 0-3. The Seminoles will now pay Memphis $1.

FSU got the first possession after Memphis deferred to receive the kickoff. Running back Roydell Williams fumbled in Florida State's red zone, giving the Tigers short field position. Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan was able to complete a pass to Koby Drake before the Seminole defense forced a field goal off of tackles for loss by Joshua Farmer and Marvin Jones,

Florida State's stunning free fall to begin the 2024 season continued Saturday with a 20-12 home loss to Memphis. It was another painful defeat for the Seminoles, who dropped to 0-3, but this setback was also historic and costly.