Monday morning offered, if nothing else, a lowering of the temperature regarding any immediate action. Alford promised a "comprehensive assessment" of Norvell's program at the end of the season but pledged that Florida State was "fully committed" to helping the football team rebound in the coming weeks.

The College Football Playoff can wait, because firings and the hot seat rules the zeitgeist. Luke Fickell, Hugh Freeze and Mike Norvell are up next.

Colorado State fired football coach Jay Norvell on Sunday, a day after the Rams dropped to 2-5 with a loss to Hawaii and a season removed from a bowl game. The Rams appointed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers as their interim head coach as they search for a replacement.

The Seminoles were penalized 13 times against Stanford and needed an untimed down from the 2-yard line after an improbable completion and pass interference gift to set up the game's final play, a failed burst from Gavin Sawchuk near the goal line.

CSU’s loss to Hawaii on Saturday was the last straw for the tenure of Jay Norvell, who was fired a day after the game.