Report: UCF HC Gus Malzahn becomes Florida State OC | National

Florida State, 1-7 in the Athletic Coast Conference this season, went 2-9 heading into Saturday’s season finale against Florida and ranked 131st in the nation in total offense.

UCF also endured a difficult 2024 season, going 4-8 after losing eight of its last nine games. During Malzahn’s four-year tenure, the Knights posted a 28-24 record, including 5-13 in the Big 12 Conference over the last two seasons.

The 59-year-old Malzahn has a 105-62 record in 13 seasons as a college head coach, highlighted by a 68-35 record in eight seasons at Auburn – including an appearance in the BCS title game in 2013. He served as offensive coordinator and playcaller when the Tigers won the national title in 2010.

Malzahn will be tasked with revitalizing a Florida State offense that contributed to a 13-1 season in 2023, when the Seminoles were denied a spot in the College Football Playoff. Over the last three seasons at UCF, his rushing attack was in the top 10 in the country.

In his 19 seasons as a college head coach or offensive coordinator, Malzahn’s teams averaged 447.7 yards per game, and three of his teams managed more than 7,000 yards in a season.