Mike Norvell is in his seventh season as Florida State head coach, while Mario Cristobal is in his fifth season as Miami (FL) head coach. Norvell was previously Memphis head coach from 2016-19. Cristobal was previously head coach at Florida International from 2007-2012 and Oregon from 2017-21.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Norvell and Cristobal have faced off as head coaches four times, with Florida State winning against Miami in 2022 and 2023 and Miami defeating Florida State in 2024 and 2025.
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Mario Cristobal has more career wins as a head coach. Cristobal went 27-47 (.365) at Florida International and 35-13 (.729) at Oregon. He is 35-19 (.648) at Miami and 97-79 (.551) overall. Norvell went 38-16 (.704) at Memphis and 38-34 (.528) at Florida State. He is 76-50 (.603) overall.
Norvell led Florida State to five wins (5-7) last year, including 2-6 in the ACC. Cristobal led Miami to 13 wins (13-2), including 6-2 in the ACC.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | NORVELL | CRISTOBAL |
| 2025 | 5-7 (.417) – Florida State | 13-3 (.813) – Miami (FL) |
| 2024 | 2-10 (.167) – Florida State | 10-3 (.769) – Miami (FL) |
| 2023 | 13-1 (.929) – Florida State | 7-6 (.538) – Miami (FL) |
| 2022 | 10-3 (.769) – Florida State | 5-7 (.417) – Miami (FL) |
| 2021 | 5-7 (.417) – Florida State | 10-3 (.769) – Oregon |
| 2020 | 3-6 (.333) – Florida State | 4-3 (.571) – Oregon |
| 2019 | 12-2 (.857) – Memphis | 12-2 (.857) – Oregon |
| 2018 | 8-6 (.571) – Memphis | 9-4 (.692) – Oregon |
| 2017 | 10-3 (.769) – Memphis | 0-1 (.000) – Oregon |
| 2016 | 8-5 (.615) – Memphis | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | 3-9 (.250) – FIU |
| 2011 | – | 8-5 (.615) – FIU |
| 2010 | – | 7-6 (.538) – FIU |
| 2009 | – | 3-9 (.250) – FIU |
| 2008 | – | 5-7 (.417) – FIU |
| 2007 | – | 1-11 (.083) – FIU |
Postseason & Championship Results
Norvell has one bowl win, two conference championships, and zero national championships in his career.Â
Cristobal has six bowl wins, two conference championships (Pac-12), and zero national championships in his career.Â
Recruiting Rankings: Norvell vs. Cristobal
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | NORVELL | CRISTOBAL |
| 2026 | 17th (Florida State) | 9th (Miami) |
| 2025 | 20th (Florida State) | 14th (Miami) |
| 2024 | 12th (Florida State) | 4th (Miami) |
| 2023 | 19th (Florida State) | 7th (Miami) |
| 2022 | 20th (Florida State) | 16th (Miami) |
| 2021 | 23rd (Florida State) | 6th (Oregon) |
| 2020 | 23rd (Florida State) | 13th (Oregon) |
| 2019 | 68th (Memphis) | 7th (Oregon) |
| 2018 | 80th (Memphis) | 13th (Oregon) |
| 2017 | 56th (Memphis) | 19th (Oregon) |
| 2016 | 61st (Memphis) | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | 79th (Florida International) |
| 2011 | – | 92nd (Florida International) |
| 2010 | – | 82nd (Florida International) |
| 2009 | – | 77th (Florida International) |
| 2008 | – | 84th (Florida International) |
| 2007 | – | 98th (Florida International) |
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