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Florida State’s 2024 collapse triggered a drastic coordinator shake-up with Gus Malzahn and Tony White, but 14 games into the reform neither unit has clicked and Norvell’s playcalling has come under fire. The defense struggles to generate pressure and cover, while the offense shows little juice, leading the author to suggest Norvell’s tenure may be in serious jeopardy.
Florida State is adding former Houston, Texas, and FAU head coach Tom Herman to its coaching staff as part of a broader offseason reshuffle that also saw Tim Harris promoted to offensive coordinator after Gus Malzahn’s departure. Herman brings extensive head-coaching and offensive experience from his time at Houston, Texas, FAU and various college programs (plus NFL work), in a bid to help the Seminoles bounce back from a 7-17 stretch over the last two seasons under Norvell. His exact role hasn’t been specified publicly yet.
Gus Malzahn retires as Florida State's offensive coordinator after 35 years in coaching, and head coach Mike Norvell promotes co-offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. to OC. Harris, who was already handling pass game coordination and WRs in 2025, helped the Seminoles field a top-15 offense in the nation, and Norvell says Harris will continue to lead the offense as the program pursues continued high-scoring success.
Veteran offensive mind Gus Malzahn, 60, has retired from coaching after a 35-year career that included head stints at Arkansas State, Auburn (2013-20) and UCF, most recently serving as Florida State’s offensive coordinator. Tim Harris will be promoted to OC as Norvell’s staff continues to build, following Malzahn’s decision to step away to spend more time with his family and begin the next chapter.
Florida State's football team, under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, set multiple rushing records and showed resilience in a dominant win, with key second-year players stepping up and a manageable injury to quarterback Tommy Castellanos.
Scott Frost is returning to the University of Central Florida (UCF) as head coach, replacing Gus Malzahn who left for Florida State. Frost previously led UCF to a 13-0 season in 2017 before moving to Nebraska, where he struggled to achieve success. After a stint with the Los Angeles Rams, Frost is set to reignite UCF's football program, which finished 4-8 last season.
Scott Frost, who led the University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights to a national championship in 2017, is reportedly returning to the team as head coach after Gus Malzahn's resignation following a disappointing 4-8 season. Frost initially left UCF for Nebraska, where he was fired in 2022. His return is seen as promising for UCF, which has since joined the Big 12, largely due to Frost's previous success with the program.
Scott Frost is expected to return as the head coach of the UCF Knights, a team he previously led to a 13-0 record in 2017. Frost, who was a senior football analyst with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024, will replace Gus Malzahn, who left to become Florida State's offensive coordinator. Frost's previous tenure at UCF included a perfect season and a Peach Bowl victory. He later coached at Nebraska but was dismissed in 2022 after failing to secure a winning season.
Scott Frost is expected to return as the head coach of UCF, replacing Gus Malzahn, who is moving to Florida State as offensive coordinator. Frost, who previously led UCF to a 13-0 season in 2017, was last coaching at Nebraska before being fired in 2022. He is currently an analyst with the Los Angeles Rams. UCF considered other candidates, including USC's Lincoln Riley, before deciding on Frost's return.
Gus Malzahn has resigned as head coach of UCF football to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State University, according to reports. During his four-year tenure at UCF, Malzahn led the team to a 28-24 record, but the Knights struggled after joining the Big 12, finishing this season with a 4-8 record. UCF thanked Malzahn for his contributions, while FSU is expected to announce his hiring officially soon. Malzahn's departure follows a challenging season marked by instability at the quarterback position.
Gus Malzahn is resigning as head coach of UCF to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State. During his four-year tenure at UCF, Malzahn posted a 28-24 record but faced challenges after the team's transition to the Big 12, including consecutive losing seasons. Florida State, which struggled offensively last season, hopes Malzahn can revitalize their offense. UCF expressed gratitude for Malzahn's contributions and wished him well in his new role.
Gus Malzahn, currently the head coach of the UCF Knights, is reportedly set to become the new offensive coordinator for Florida State University. Malzahn, known for his innovative offensive strategies, has a successful coaching history, including leading Auburn to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. His tenure at UCF saw mixed results, with a 28-24 record over four seasons. Malzahn's move to FSU reunites him with head coach Mike Norvell, with whom he previously worked at Tulsa.
Gus Malzahn is resigning as UCF's head coach to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State, reuniting with Mike Norvell. Malzahn, who led UCF to a 4-8 record this season, will take over play-calling duties for the Seminoles, who have struggled offensively. This move follows a trend of Power Conference coaches stepping down to become coordinators, as seen with Chip Kelly last year.
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn is resigning to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State University, reuniting with head coach Mike Norvell, whom he worked with at Tulsa. This move follows a challenging season for both UCF and FSU, with Malzahn's UCF finishing 4-8 and FSU ending 1-7 in the ACC. Malzahn, known for his offensive expertise, aims to revitalize FSU's struggling offense, which ranked 131st nationally in total offense this season.
Gus Malzahn, head coach of the University of Central Florida (UCF) football team, is now under significant pressure as his performance is being scrutinized. This comes four years after he left Auburn, a high-pressure environment, following a 6-4 season during the pandemic. The commentary highlights the challenges Malzahn faces at UCF, a program with growing expectations.