Gus Malzahn Resigns as UCF Head Coach to Join Florida State as Offensive Coordinator

Malzahn leaves UCF after four seasons, opting to reunite with Mike Norvell at FSU to address the Seminoles' struggling offense.

Gus Malzahn stepped down as UCF's head coach after a disappointing 4-8 season, ending his four-year tenure with a 28-24 record.
Malzahn will become Florida State's offensive coordinator and primary playcaller, reuniting with FSU head coach Mike Norvell, who previously worked under him at Tulsa.
Florida State, which finished 2-10 this season, ranks near the bottom nationally in total offense and aims to revitalize its performance with Malzahn's expertise.
During his time at UCF, Malzahn oversaw the program's transition to the Big 12 but faced challenges, including back-to-back losing seasons and quarterback instability.
UCF will now search for a new head coach amid concerns about recruiting impacts and roster stability with the upcoming transfer portal and signing period.