Florida State also announced the news on social media. Florida State dominated the ACC under Bowden, winning championships in 12 of its first 14 seasons after joining the league in 1992. "Bobby Bowden has meant everything to Florida State athletics and so much to college football in general," Florida State athletic director David Coburn said. Bobby Bowden left West Virginia to take over a Florida State program in 1976 that had produced just four wins the three previous seasons. By 1979, Bowden had Florida State positioned for an unprecedented run in the annals of college football.

Source: Fox News August 08, 2021 11:18 UTC