Pollack Tells Florida State to Pursue Wake Forest’s Dickert
On November 2, David Pollack urged Florida State to consider Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert as it searches for a replacement for Mike Norvell.
On November 2, former college football player and commentator David Pollack said Florida State should make Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert its top target. The Seminoles are seeking a new coach after firing Mike Norvell on Sunday.
Pollack made his case on his “See Ball Get Ball” podcast, pointing to Dickert’s record in the ACC, his player development and his relative youth. Dickert is 43 and has coached in the conference for two seasons, compiling a 15-5 record in that span. “Jake Dickert’s my first call,” Pollack said of what he would do in Florida State’s position.
Dickert took over at Wake Forest last year after four seasons leading Washington State. He guided the Demon Deacons to a 9-4 finish in 2025, their most wins since 2021. This season, Wake Forest is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the ACC. Its only defeat came against unbeaten Miami, and the team has since won five straight, including a 51-7 victory over Virginia.
Norvell led Florida State to a 13-1 season in 2023, but the Seminoles have won 10 games over the past three seasons. Florida State is now looking for a coach, with Pollack advocating for Dickert as the program’s first call.