No. 16 Arkansas' game against No. 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and No. 18 Wisconsin's meeting with No. 12 Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago highlight the college football schedule on Saturday.

The Florida State football team met with coach Mike Norvell on Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with each player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests against racial injustice. I want to tell you that coach just finished a closed team meeting with the football team, Coburn told the board. On Thursday, some support for Norvell was turning up on social media from Florida State players. Linebacker Kevon Glenn tweeted: We love our coach and we are together as a team.___AP freelance writer Bob Ferrante in Tallahassee, Florida, contributed to this report. Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and https://appodcasts.com/category/ap-top-25-college-football/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/APTop25CollegeFootballPoll and https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Florida State Seminoles quarterback James Blackman looks to pass against the Boston College Eagles on Nov. 09, 2019 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Seminoles (5-5, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) took over at their own 41 with 2:27 left and lost a yard. After Grosel threw an interception, Jordan Travis broke free for 66 yards to give Florida State a 14-point lead. The Seminoles recovered the onside kick, and two-time interim coach Odell Haggins left Chestnut Hill with his perfect record intact. Florida State fired Taggart on Sunday, a day after a 27-10 loss to Miami, and named Haggins as the interim coach.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. - Arguably the greatest former Florida State football player in program history is reportedly being considered to succeed Willie Taggart as head coach. Former Florida State and NFL cornerback Deion Sanders has emerged as a candidate for the vacant position, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Thursday night on Twitter, citing sources. NFL Network analyst and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders has emerged as a candidate for the Florida St. head coaching job, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. While several prominent names, including retired Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, have been floated around regarding the Florida State job, Sanders is perhaps the most surprising. Heck, even former Florida State quarterback and current Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill (90-84 in 14 seasons) or recently unretired 68-year-old head coach Mack Brown (who played at Florida State and won a national title at Texas before returning to North Carolina this season) seem more viable.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher yells to his offense between plays during the fourth quarter against UTSA, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Station, Texas. DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Jimbo Fisher said Wednesday he still has "a great fondness and love for Florida State," so it was disheartening to learn that his successor was fired after just 21 games. The Texas A&M head coach addressed the dismissal of Willie Taggart while speaking with reporters during a Southeastern Conference coaches teleconference. "I hate it for the program, himself, the kids and everybody involved," Fisher said. Fisher spoke fondly of his time at Florida State, where the Seminoles won three straight Atlantic Coast Conference championships and a national title during his eight years in Tallahassee.

Florida State defensive tackle Marvin Wilson runs toward the Boise State offensive line in the season opener, Aug. 31, 2019, in Tallahassee, Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State will be without its defensive leader at Boston College this weekend. Interim head coach Odell Haggins said Thursday that defensive tackle Marvin Wilson suffered a hand injury in last Saturday's 27-10 loss to Miami that required him to undergo season-ending surgery. "He had surgery earlier this week and is expected to miss the rest of this season." "Marvin is disappointed, but he will remain involved as a captain and respected leader for our team," Haggins said.

With the Willie Taggart era over at Florida State after just 21 games, here's a look at 10 possible candidates to replace him. Bob Stoops, head coach and general manager of XFL's Dallas RenegadesSean Gardner/Getty Images Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops looks on during the Sugar Bowl against the Auburn Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 2, 2017, in New Orleans. Kendal Briles, Florida State offensive coordinatorAP Photo/Mark Wallheiser Florida State Seminoles head coach Willie Taggart (right) talks with offensive coordinator Kendal Briles in the second half of a game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tallahassee, Florida. Essentially, he's finding ways to win with lesser talent while competing with Florida State, Florida and Miami for the state's top recruits. Besides, Florida State already hired a former USF head coach and that didn't work out so well.

Florida Atlantic Owls head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the field before a game against the UCF Knights, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Florida. BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin doesn't appear to be interested in the Florida State job, despite a report stating the contrary. Sources: Lane Kiffin has expressed his interest in the FSU job. Come to #thefaU #promindset #ShulaBowl https://t.co/htQ682ep8h Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) November 4, 2019He also chimed in on a tweet from someone who asked, "Who would stay at FAU?" Florida State fired Willie Taggart on Sunday, one day after the Seminoles lost 27-10 to rival Miami at home.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State athletic director David Coburn said Monday the decision to fire Willie Taggart in the midst of his second season was a difficult one. Coburn fired Taggart one day after Florida State's 27-10 loss to rival Miami at home. The loss dropped Taggart to 9-12 overall, including a 0-5 mark against the Seminoles' three primary rivals -- Clemson, Florida and Miami. Haggins previously served as interim coach for the Seminoles for two games in 2017 after Jimbo Fisher left for Texas A&M. "We are Florida State University," Haggins, who played for and later coached under the legendary Bobby Bowden, said.

Rumors are rampant that Meyer is going to be pursued heavily by USC when Clay Helton likely gets let go, so FSU would have to win a bidding war if it changes course on its Meyer stance. Even if Meyer is not considered, theres enormous pressure now on the FSU administration. This is a critical moment in the course of a once-proud FSU football program that needs this next hire to be right. It sure looked like it in a 27-10 win over Florida State. Miami freshman quarterback Jarren Williams continued to show he is getting better rapidly, throwing for 313 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Florida State Seminoles head coach Willie Taggart argues a call during the first half of a rivalry game against the Miami Hurricanes, Nov. 2, 2019, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State University has fired head football coach Willie Taggart, a day after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami at home. "I spoke to coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know our decision," Coburn said. Longtime assistant coach Odell Haggins will serve as interim head coach. His tenure is the shortest of any head coach since Perry Moss left Florida State after the 1959 season to coach the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State University has fired head football coach Willie Taggart, a day after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami at home. "I spoke to coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know our decision," Coburn said. Longtime assistant coach Odell Haggins will serve as interim head coach. His tenure is the shortest of any head coach since Perry Moss left Florida State after the 1959 season to coach the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Florida State (4-5, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) lost to rival Miami 27-10 on Saturday, falling to 9-12 overall and 6-9 in the ACC.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (CNN) - Florida State University fired head football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, one day after the struggling Seminoles lost 27-10 to its in-state rival, the University of Miami. "I spoke to Coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know of our decision," said Florida State athletics director David Coburn. He was head coach there from 2010-2012 after serving as an assistant from 1999-2006. Florida State had only two full-time coaches from 1976 to 2017 -- Fisher from 2010 to 2019, and legendary coach Bobby Bowden, who served 37 years as head coach. Defensive line coach Odell Haggins, a 26-year veteran of the FSU coaching staff, will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of 2019.

AP Photo/Lynne SladkyCORAL GABLES, Fla. - Manny Diaz has a good idea which of his quarterbacks will start Saturday's game against Florida State. Similarly, Florida State second-year head coach Willie Taggart is being coy about the quarterback situation. AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser Florida State quarterback Alex Hornibrook throws in the first half against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 28, 2019. Florida State is 4-1 in Tallahassee this season and has won four consecutive games at home for the first time since 2015. Diaz, who was raised in Miami (and is the son of the former mayor) but graduated from Florida State, knows the importance of this game.

Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes during a game against the Florida Gators in 2018. Opportunity knocking for Florida as Georgia showdown arrivesGet ready for "cocktail" week in Jacksonville, but Saturdays annual battle between Georgia and Florida will once again mean more than just an excuse for fans to have a good time. Florida enters 4-1 in league play, while Georgia is 3-1, but the schedule really lightens up for the Gators beyond Saturday. In other words, if Florida wins, Gator fans will likely be drinking cocktails all the way to Atlanta for the SEC championship game. Gierke, who has been the head coach at Orangewood Christian since 2011, is 300-112-1 in his 37-year coaching career.

Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes during a game against the Florida Gators in 2018. Opportunity knocking for Florida as Georgia showdown arrivesGet ready for cocktail week in Jacksonville, but Saturdays annual battle between Georgia and Florida will once again mean more than just an excuse for fans to have a good time. Florida enters 4-1 in league play, while Georgia is 3-1, but the schedule really lightens up for the Gators beyond Saturday. In other words, if Florida wins, Gator fans will likely be drinking cocktails all the way to Atlanta for the SEC championship game. Gierke, who has been the head coach at Orangewood Christian since 2011, is 300-112-1 in his 37-year coaching career.

The Miami Hurricanes have won two in a row in their rivalry game against Florida State. The game will be televised at 3:30 p.m. Saturday on Local 10. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The rivalry game between Florida State and Miami will air at 3:30 p.m. next Saturday on Local 10. Florida State and Miami enter the game with identical overall records after coming off wins against Syracuse and Pittsburgh, respectively. Florida State is 10-5 against Miami since the Hurricanes joined the ACC in 2004.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The rivalry game between Florida State and Miami will air at 3:30 p.m. next Saturday on Local 10. Florida State and Miami enter the game with identical overall records after coming off wins against Syracuse and Pittsburgh, respectively. The Seminoles suffered through their first losing season since 1976 and missed a bowl for the first time since 1981. The Hurricanes have won two in a row in the rivalry, including a 24-20 victory in Tallahassee in 2017, after losing seven straight from 2010-16. Florida State is 10-5 against Miami since the Hurricanes joined the ACC in 2004.

Florida coach Urban Meyer congratulates South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier after the Gamecocks defeated the Gators 36-14, Nov. 13, 2010, in Gainesville, Florida. "If coach (Taggart) were hit by a bus tomorrow, we would not target coach Meyer, period," Coburn said. "I say that with all due respect to coach Meyer, but we would not target Steve Spurrier either." Meyer won two more national titles during his six seasons in Gainesville. Somewhere, Florida and Florida State fans alike are breathing a collective sigh of relief.

Florida State Seminoles punter Logan Tyler looks to the referee for a roughing the kicker penalty in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies, Sept. 3, 2018, in Tallahassee, Florida. Virginia Tech defeated Florida State 24-3. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State punter Logan Tyler has been suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules, head coach Willie Taggart announced Monday. His 53-yard punt in the third quarter was his 50th punt of 50 or more yards in his career. Parker Grothaus also made his first career appearance last weekend, handling kickoffs for the Seminoles.

Florida State quarterback James Blackman passes downfield in his first collegiate start against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 23, 2017. The Seminoles lost 27-21. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - James Blackman will be the starting quarterback when Florida State faces Boise State next weekend in Jacksonville. Florida State head coach Willie Taggart made the announcement Sunday, one day after Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin said true freshman Hank Bachmeier will start against the Seminoles. He also threw for 421 yards and four touchdowns in his lone start against North Carolina State last season.

Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been granted waivers by the NCAA and Atlantic Coast Conference allowing him to play in 2019, the school announced Monday. The redshirt freshman from West Palm Beach will have four years of eligibility remaining. "We are excited for Jordan and thankful to the people who examined his situation and reason for his transfer," head coach Willie Taggart said. Travis is the third scholarship quarterback eligible to play this season, joining 2017 starter James Blackman and Wisconsin transfer Alex Hornibrook.

Here's a glance at the 10 most important games involving college football teams from the state of Florida. Florida vs. Miami in Orlando, Aug. 24Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesMiami and Florida played annually from 1944 until 1987, but the schools have only met six times since. Florida State at Clemson, Oct. 12Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesFlorida State won 11 straight against Clemson in as many years after joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1992. Miami at Florida State, Nov. 2Mark Brown/Getty ImagesAfter snapping a seven-game losing streak to Florida State in 2017, Miami has won two in a row against the Seminoles. Florida State at Florida, Nov. 30AP Photo/Mark WallheiserThe Gators snapped a five-game losing streak to Florida State with a 41-14 win in Tallahassee last season.

Here are 10 non-conference games sure to whet the appetite of college football fans if only they would actually happen. Florida State vs. Texas A&MRick Stewart/Getty ImagesTexas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher left Florida State after eight seasons for a substantial pay hike (a 10-year, $75 million guaranteed contract), but not necessarily a better team. Florida State vs. OregonEzra Shaw/Getty ImagesOK, so this is a grudge match. Texas vs. Texas A&MDarren Carroll/Getty Images The Texas A&M Aggies lined up against the Texas Longhorns for the final time, Nov. 24, 2011, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Central Florida vs. FloridaDoug Benc/Getty ImagesSpeaking of UCF, remember when White passed on a two-for-one deal with Florida?