Florida State Fires Head Coach Willie Taggart

The Willie Taggart era at Florida State is over. FSU relieved Taggart of his duties on Sunday after the Seminoles were beaten by rival Miami on Saturday.

BREAKING: Florida State Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Coach Willie Taggart’s contract has been terminated effective immediately.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 3, 2019

Taggart shared this statement on Twitter.

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— Willie Taggart (@CoachTaggart) November 3, 2019

Taggart’s record at FSU was a disappointing 9-12 through 1.5 seasons. Taggart arrived at FSU after he had pledged his allegiance to Oregon. Taggart bounced to Tallahassee on the first plane out of Eugene. Florida State will be coached in the interim by defensive line coach Odell Haggins.