Florida State University Appoints Alumnus Jeff Purinton as New Athletic Director
Florida State University has named alumnus Jeff Purinton as its new athletic director. Purinton, who previously held leadership positions at Alabama and Arkansas State, returns to FSU to lead its athletics department and will be tasked with hiring a new…
Albany, GA, November 9, 2026 —
Florida State University (FSU) has announced the appointment of Jeff Purinton as its new Director of Athletics. Purinton, an alumnus of the university, will assume leadership of the FSU athletics department.
Purinton brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within collegiate athletics. He has held significant leadership positions at both the University of Alabama and Arkansas State University. His return to FSU marks a homecoming for the alumnus who will now oversee the university’s athletic programs.
A key responsibility for Purinton in his new role will be the selection of a new head football coach for the Florida State Seminoles. This task is a critical component of his mandate as he steps into leadership at the university.
The appointment comes as FSU prepares for a new chapter in its athletic leadership. The university has not provided further details regarding the specific commencement date for Purinton’s tenure or other immediate objectives beyond the crucial coaching hire. The process of selecting a new football coach is expected to be a high priority for Purinton as he begins his work with the Seminoles.
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