3-5, lost 3 straight, on track for 5-7 in the regular season.
Now
Career arc
Bowls and playoffs: 4-6
’06L’09W’10L’13L’15L’16L’17W’18L’21W’22W
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2006Motor City BowlL 14-31
2009New Orleans BowlW 42-32
2010GoDaddy.com BowlL 21-35
2013Armed Forces BowlL 6-24
2015Bahamas BowlL 31-45
2016Hawaii BowlL 35-52
2017Camellia BowlW 35-30
2018New Orleans BowlL 13-45
2021Bahamas BowlW 31-24
2022Hawaii BowlW 25-23
This week Wed Nov 4
- This season3-5 lost 3 straight
- On track for5-7 regular season
- Nextat Boston College Sat Nov 7
Saturday: at Boston College
Sat Nov 7, 12 pm ET 
· Boston College is 4-4 · First meeting between Stockstill and Bill O'Brien as head coaches · Florida State’s chance to win: 65% (the site’s model)
His week
Don’t give up, stay loyal to Florida State”
FSU interim head coach Rick Stockstill
Tomahawk Nation headline · Mon Nov 2Many headlines named him in the last 7 days
23rd of 138 FBS head coaches
The headlines, Oct 29–Nov 4 from many outlets
ESPNFSU interim Rick Stockstill says Seminoles program is closeMon Nov 2
USA TodayWho is Rick Stockstill? What to know of FSU interim coach, former Seminoles QBSun Nov 1
Yahoo SportsWhat FSU Football Fans Can Expect From Rick Stockstill as Interim HCTue Nov 3
On3FSU fires Mike Norvell, names Rick Stockstill interim head coachSun Nov 12 more on Mike Norvell: On3, WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News
247SportsInterim head coach Rick Stockstill discusses passion for Florida State football and new responsibilitiesMon Nov 2- 247SportsEverything FSU Football Interim Head Coach Rick Stockstill said on Monday about his new role, love for FSUMon Nov 2
Tallahassee DemocratRick Stockstill urges patience from FSU fans as Seminoles begin new chapterMon Nov 2
LancasterOnlineOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachMon Nov 2- FSU WireEverything FSU interim head coach Rick Stockstill said on MondayMon Nov 2
- Tallahassee DemocratRick Stockstill embracing new role as FSU football interim head coachMon Nov 2
4 games left
- Sat Nov 7at Boston College (4-4)65%
- Fri Nov 13at Pittsburgh (6-3)
36% - Sat Nov 21vs. NC State (4-4)54%
- Fri Nov 27vs. Florida (5-3)
25%
Percent: Florida State’s chance to win, from the site’s model. Records are through today. Networks as announced; the rest are set closer to kickoff.
Watch the biggest plays from Florida State’s games, ranked by how much each moved the chance to win.
Report card
Offense carries it: 55th percentile offense, below the median defense at 28th.
Middle Tennessee, every completed season graded against the whole field, then averaged.
Offense
Defense
Each season is his team’s percentile among every team with that stat (the share it beat), averaged over his completed seasons here; a mid-season takeover year and the season in progress aren’t graded. Letters: A+ 90th percentile and up, A 80, B+ 70, B 60, B− 50, C+ 45, C 40, C− 30, D 15, F below.
Fans
No fan talk about him on our list yet. His record is on Career.
Stats
Big games
The big-game ledger
How he does in the games that matter most — rivalry record, performance broken out by real opponent tier, one-score games, and his toughest historical matchup.
6-10 against his rivals. Just 1-6 against Larry Blakeney.
ATS is his record against the spread: did his team beat the closing betting line, winning by more than it or losing by less? Lines start in 2013; a dash means fewer than 6 of those games had one. One-score games carry no spread record: a big favorite that wins a close game has almost always failed to cover, so that number would say nothing about the coach.
Signature games
Tags describe each game; they aren’t scores. The weighting that picks these games is still being tested.
How he plays
Run/pass mix, by field position
Passed more than the situation called for under Franklin, Dearmon and Stewart.
12,736 run and pass snaps at Middle Tennessee, 2006–2023, his own games, one row per offensive coordinator. Each cell is how much more often he passed than the rest of FBS did in the same situation (field zone, down, distance, score, quarter, same season), in percentage points.
Pass rate, stint by stint
Where each stint’s offense sat between run-first and pass-first, and how far it moved from one season to the next, against the FBS-wide average of 41% pass. The band is that stint’s real season-to-season range, not a fixed-width box.
Season-to-season pass-rate range for all 449 FBS coaching stints with at least three covered seasons, 2004–2025.
Building the roster
Five numbers on how he actually stocks a roster, from signing day to draft day.
His recruiting, really
His 6 ranked Middle Tennessee classes of his own have averaged #106 nationally — best #85, worst #122.
His class — he had the full signing cycle
Rank is each signing class’s national recruiting rank (#1 is best). Only a class he had a full signing cycle to build counts as his.
Roster ownership
Roster ownership
of his 2023 roster arrived on his watch — 117 of 117 players. Nobody is left from before he was hired.
Of his own players on this roster, 17% came through the transfer portal; the rest are non-portal arrivals (high-school signees, JUCO transfers, walk-ons).
Everyone he has brought in, 2006–2023Counting players who have since left: 16% of the 121 arrivals we can classify came through the portal.
This tenure spans the 2021 transfer-portal tracking floor: seasons before 2021 structurally cannot be classified portal-vs-not (they land in 'unknown' below), so the portal-share figure understates how many pre-2021 arrivals might have been transfers under the pre-portal-tracking transfer rules.
“His own” means the player arrived while he was head coach; “inherited” means a predecessor brought him in.
Size up front
Size up front
Offensive linemen on his Middle Tennessee rosters have averaged 6 lb lighter than the FBS average (2010–2023 rosters on record) — lighter than 86% of FBS coaching runs since 2010.
Average listed weight of every offensive lineman on each season’s roster, holdovers included, against every FBS roster that season (2010 on; a program needs 3+ seasons under him to appear). Weights are the ones programs publish, and programs list differently. This describes size only — not scheme, and not quality.
Where he recruits
is his biggest recruiting state: 102 of 364 signees (28%) across his 2006–2023 tenure, drawn from 24 states in all. Next: FL (66).
74% of his signees come from GA and its 5 border states (FL 66, TN 63, AL 27, SC 11, NC 2).
Off this map: 30 signees to the west (CA 25, AZ 4, others) and 4 to the north (IL, ND, others).
- median hometown distance
- 213 mi
- within 100 mi
- 17%
- within 500 mi
- 82%
- beyond 1,000 mi
- 2%
The map counts signed recruits across his tenure; the distance figures cover his current roster, transfers and walk-ons included. Two different groups, kept separate on purpose.
The NFL pipeline
The NFL pipeline
players drafted into the NFL off his teams here. He brought in 3 of them himself. 3 more can’t be traced to who brought them in (no roster record).
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R7.22 | Richie James | Wide Receiver |  San Francisco 49ers | |
| 2016 | R3.01 | Kevin Byard | Safety |  Tennessee Titans | |
| 2014 | R5.32 | Jimmy Staten | Defensive Tackle |  Seattle Seahawks | |
| 2011 | R5.16 | Roderick Issac | Cornerback |  Jacksonville Jaguars | Estimated |
| 2010 | R7.05 | Chris McCoy | Outside Linebacker |  Miami Dolphins | Estimated |
| 2008 | R6.01 | Erik Walden | Defensive End |  Dallas Cowboys | Estimated |
A pick counts toward his tenure when the player’s final college season was one he coached, a checkable rule rather than a claim about who developed the player. A blank note means the player is on a verified roster and arrived on his watch. “Estimated” means no roster record, so the final season is assumed to be the year before the draft.
News
Stories about him
Headlines, grouped by what they are about. Each is the outlet’s own.
This week
Profile and feature
- Tallahassee DemocratMeet Rick Stockstill, FSU's interim coach tasked with steadying seasonNov 1
- Tallahassee DemocratWhy Rick Stockstill fits this moment for FSU football as interim coachNov 2
- Tallahassee DemocratMeet FSU interim coach Rick Stockstill, an FSU Athletics Hall of FamerNov 2
Job security talk
- 247Sports +4Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firingNov 1
All 7 articles
On3Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firingFSU WireEverything FSU interim head coach Rick Stockstill said on Monday247SportsFlorida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coachThe Lufkin Daily NewsFormer Florida State quarterback and and Middle Tennessee State head coach Rick Stockstill was the director of scouting for offense for the Seminoles before being named interim head coach following the firing of Mike Norvell on Sunday, Nov. 1.On3FSU fires Mike Norvell, names Rick Stockstill interim head coachTomahawk NationFlorida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coachOn3Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firing - WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee NewsRick Stockstill takes over as Florida State's interim head coach following Mike Norvell's firingNov 2
Press conference and quotes
- 247Sports +5Interim head coach Rick Stockstill discusses passion for Florida State football and new responsibilitiesNov 2
All 8 articles
Tomahawk NationFlorida State Seminoles football: Rick Stockstill named interim head coach247SportsInterim head coach Rick Stockstill discusses passion for Florida State football and new responsibilitiesYahoo SportsRick Stockstill embracing new role as FSU football interim head coachTallahassee DemocratRick Stockstill embracing new role as FSU football interim head coach247SportsEverything FSU Football Interim Head Coach Rick Stockstill said on Monday about his new role, love for FSUMTSU SidelinesFormer MTSU football head coach Rick Stockstill named interim head coach at Florida StateMTSU SidelinesFormer MTSU football head coach Rick Stockstill named interim head coach at Florida StateFSU WireFSU Football: Rick Stockstill named interim head coach - ESPNFSU interim Rick Stockstill says Seminoles program is closeNov 2
Quarterback and depth chart
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle +6One of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachNov 2
All 8 articles
Bozeman Daily ChronicleOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachTimes UnionOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachNewsdayOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachLancasterOnlineOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachOskaloosa HeraldOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachThe MessengerOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachThe MessengerOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coach - www.the-messenger.comWTOP NewsOne of Bobby Bowden’s first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver’s seat as Florida State’s interim coach - USA TodayWho is Rick Stockstill? What to know of FSU interim coach, former Seminoles QBNov 1
This season
Profile and feature
- Tallahassee DemocratMeet Rick Stockstill, FSU's interim coach tasked with steadying seasonNov 1
- Tallahassee DemocratWhy Rick Stockstill fits this moment for FSU football as interim coachNov 2
- Tallahassee DemocratMeet FSU interim coach Rick Stockstill, an FSU Athletics Hall of FamerNov 2
Job security talk
- 247Sports +4Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firingNov 1
All 7 articles
On3Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firingFSU WireEverything FSU interim head coach Rick Stockstill said on Monday247SportsFlorida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coachThe Lufkin Daily NewsFormer Florida State quarterback and and Middle Tennessee State head coach Rick Stockstill was the director of scouting for offense for the Seminoles before being named interim head coach following the firing of Mike Norvell on Sunday, Nov. 1.On3FSU fires Mike Norvell, names Rick Stockstill interim head coachTomahawk NationFlorida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coachOn3Florida State names Rick Stockstill interim head coach after Mike Norvell firing - WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee NewsRick Stockstill takes over as Florida State's interim head coach following Mike Norvell's firingNov 2
Press conference and quotes
- 247Sports +5Interim head coach Rick Stockstill discusses passion for Florida State football and new responsibilitiesNov 2
All 8 articles
Tomahawk NationFlorida State Seminoles football: Rick Stockstill named interim head coach247SportsInterim head coach Rick Stockstill discusses passion for Florida State football and new responsibilitiesYahoo SportsRick Stockstill embracing new role as FSU football interim head coachTallahassee DemocratRick Stockstill embracing new role as FSU football interim head coach247SportsEverything FSU Football Interim Head Coach Rick Stockstill said on Monday about his new role, love for FSUMTSU SidelinesFormer MTSU football head coach Rick Stockstill named interim head coach at Florida StateMTSU SidelinesFormer MTSU football head coach Rick Stockstill named interim head coach at Florida StateFSU WireFSU Football: Rick Stockstill named interim head coach - ESPNFSU interim Rick Stockstill says Seminoles program is closeNov 2
Quarterback and depth chart
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle +6One of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachNov 2
All 8 articles
Bozeman Daily ChronicleOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachTimes UnionOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachNewsdayOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachLancasterOnlineOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachOskaloosa HeraldOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachThe MessengerOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coachThe MessengerOne of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coach - www.the-messenger.comWTOP NewsOne of Bobby Bowden’s first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver’s seat as Florida State’s interim coach - USA TodayWho is Rick Stockstill? What to know of FSU interim coach, former Seminoles QBNov 1
Many stories about him this week
Sat Nov 7: Boston College
38th of 104 FBS head coaches · from many outlets and r/CFB
One of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coach
Bozeman Daily Chronicle +6 Nov 2 · several outlets
All 8 articles
What they’re talking about
Many stories about him this season
from many outlets and r/CFB
One of Bobby Bowden's first QBs, Rick Stockstill in driver's seat as Florida State's interim coach
Bozeman Daily Chronicle +6 Nov 2 · several outlets
All 8 articles
What they’re talking about
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Career
Coaching career
The arc of his career is on Now.
Steady no large move in either direction on our stature ladder
2nd-best Middle Tennessee tenure of 3 by the numbers.
Followed Andy McCollum (1999–2005) · succeeded by Derek Mason (2024–now).
| Season | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record & result | |||||||||||||||||||
| Record | 7-6 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 10-3 | 6-7 | 2-10 | 8-4 | 8-5 | 6-6 | 7-6 | 8-5 | 7-6 | 8-6 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 7-6 | 8-5 | 4-8 | |
| Postseason | L bowl | — | — | W bowl | L bowl | — | — | L bowl | — | L bowl | L bowl | W bowl | L bowl | — | — | W bowl | W bowl | — | |
| Coordinators | |||||||||||||||||||
| OC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Buster Faulkner | Buster Faulkner | Tony Franklin | Tony Franklin | Tony Franklin | Tony Franklin | Tony Franklin | Brent Dearmon | Mitch Stewart | Mitch Stewart | |
| DC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Tyrone Nix / Steve Ellis | Tyrone Nix / Steve Ellis | Tyrone Nix | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | Scott Shafer | |
| Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile | |||||||||||||||||||
| Offense | 16 | 26 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 48 | 49 | 70 | 96 | 53 | 39 | 70 | 34 | 21 | 27 | 33 | |
| Defense | 21 | 43 | 59 | 86 | 64 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 27 | 74 | 16 | 85 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 78 | 77 | 74 | |
| Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1st-down pass% | 46.2 | 30.9 | 39.2 | 38.9 | 32.6 | 45.4 | 32.7 | 31.7 | 31.4 | 41.9 | 50.9 | 48.5 | 44.8 | 42.4 | 44.3 | 50.5 | 54.1 | 50.3 | |
| Red-zone pass% | 33.3 | 34.2 | 33.0 | 39.0 | 21.8 | 51.4 | 33.1 | 31.9 | 27.7 | 35.8 | 52.4 | 37.5 | 51.5 | 38.6 | 41.1 | 46.7 | 43.1 | 52.2 | |
| 4th-down go%opp. territory | 40.0 | 31.0 | 38.1 | 24.4 | 24.1 | 37.9 | 28.2 | 32.3 | 30.3 | 35.0 | 25.8 | 18.9 | 39.3 | 21.9 | 28.0 | 45.2 | 42.6 | 43.9 | |
Performs about as expected for his recruiting talent, on both sides of the ball.
Brings in smaller-than-position-typical players than most.
Recruits older, more experienced transfers than most.
Was he good?
Every angle here comes back inconclusive — not enough separation from zero to call it either way.
-1.1 pts at Middle Tennessee · #752 of 1290 · middle halfModel fit as of 2026-09-04.