Revitalizing Florida State's Special Teams: A Focus on Excellence and Improvement
Florida State's special teams have been a strong point for Coach Mike Norvell's teams, but in 2025, they struggled with consistency. The Seminoles had a low field goal success rate and faced challenges in punt and kick returns.
The punt return game was particularly weak, with multiple muffed punts leading to critical mistakes in games. To address these issues, Florida State brought in special teams coordinator Adam Scheier from UNLV to make improvements.
Scheier recognizes Norvell's emphasis on special teams and the importance of attention to detail in this aspect of the game. He aims to instill a culture of focus and excellence in the special teams unit to contribute positively to the team's overall performance.
In recent years, Florida State has had success in special teams, producing award finalists and kick return touchdowns. Scheier is working closely with Norvell to bring the Seminoles' special teams back to a high level of performance.
Scheier's goal for the special teams unit is to have a significant impact on the outcome of games, whether through small gains in field position or explosive plays. By playing smart, fast, physical, and finishing strong, the Seminoles aim to make a difference in every game they play.