Former FSU QB Christian Ponder reveals he would 'love to see' Jimbo Fisher back at Florida State

Three seasons removed from Florida State‘s stellar 13-1 campaign in 2023, the program officially parted ways with head coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 1. Since that season, in which many think FSU was snubbed from a College Football Playoff appearance, the Seminoles had posted a lowly 10-22 record and fell out of national relevance. One coach who many believe could bring FSU back into national relevance is Jimbo Fisher, who has already done so in Tallahassee. Fisher, who coached the program from 2010-2017, led the ‘Noles to an 83-23 record and a National Championship (2013) in that span. Fisher has not coached football since he was fired by Texas A&M 10 games into the 2023 season. $39.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage On Wednesday, former FSU quarterback Christian Ponder became the latest person affiliated with the program to advocate for Fisher’s return. “I know no one asked me but I would love to see Jimbo back at FSU,” he tweeted. He later added, “I haven’t talked to Jimbo in a long time and no one asked me to post this so no need for any speculation!” I know no one asked me but I would love to see Jimbo back at FSU.— Christian Ponder (@cponder7) November 11, 2026 Ponder played four seasons at Florida State before he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Arguably, Ponder’s best collegiate season came in his lone year playing for Fisher. In 2010, Ponder passed for 2,044 yards and 20 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He also became the first FSU QB since Heisman winner Chris Weinke to lead the Seminoles to wins over Miami and Florida in the same season. Jimbo Fisher expressed interest in return to coaching this offseason This offseason, Fisher expressed interest in returning to the coaching ranks. He has served as an analyst for the ACC Network since his firing from Texas A&M. “The relationship with players. The competition. I miss the competition. I miss recruiting. If I can recruit without money, I can recruit with money. I promise you that,” Fisher told The Athletic. “But I miss the competition, the gameplanning. That was never work to me. That was fun. It was a grind, but it was fun. “Anyone that would give us a fair chance to win,” Fisher said, when asked about the right fit as a head coach. “It doesn’t have to be elite-elite. I’ve coached in different levels, (FCS), Cincinnati, different places. It’s just coaching ball.” Prior to Florida State‘s Week 1 matchup against SMU, Seminole fans chanted ‘We Want Jimbo’ during the ACC Network’s ‘ACC Huddle’ show. There’s no doubt the Clarksburg, WV native will be right in the thick of Florida State‘s coaching search.