Welcome back to Travis Take Two! Hosted by brothers Jordan Travis (FSU & NFL quarterback) and Devon Travis (FSU & MLB second baseman), this episode features the man who changed everything—Florida State head coach Mike Norvell. Before Coach hops on, the guys break down the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, picking Georgia to win it all, calling Miami as the most vulnerable upset pick, and debating which coaches have the most on the line this postseason.

They dive into Carson Beck's importance to Georgia's run, what makes Oregon's offense so dangerous, and why defense still wins championships in moments like these.

When Coach Norvell joins, the conversation becomes a masterclass in resilience and leadership. He opens up about the humbling experience of being fired at Memphis, what he learned about faith and perspective during that season, and how he approached the massive rebuild at Florida State. Coach shares stories from that first team meeting, establishing the brotherhood and championship culture that would eventually lead to an undefeated ACC championship season, and why every decision as a head coach carries weight that impacts people's lives.

The highlight? His favorite Jordan Travis moment—when JT, banged up and barely able to practice, looked him in the eye before the 2021 Syracuse game and said "I'm playing this damn game," then willed FSU to a last-second victory that became the turning point for the program's resurgence.

From rebuilding a dynasty to his message for Seminole Nation moving forward, this episode is about staying the course, trusting the process, and believing that tough times make the best stories. Go Noles.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Mike Norvell Interview Preview

1:16 - College Football Playoff Predictions & Team Analysis

8:41 - Miami's Championship Potential & Carson Beck's Impact

12:56 - 12-Team Playoff Format Discussion

16:06 - NFL Playoff Picture & Contenders Breakdown

27:03 - College Football Playoff First Round Picks

32:25 - Interview: Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell

40:00 - Leadership Philosophy & Mental Health in Coaching

48:00 - Jordan Travis's Journey & Resilience

55:01 - Reflections on the 2023 Undefeated Season

1:00:00 - Kevin Sperry's Development & Future at Florida State

1:03:07 - Jordan Travis Game-Winning Drive Story

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