After 4 seasons at the helm of the UCF Knights, Gus Malzahn made a surprising move this offseason, stepping down as HC to become FSU’s new OC. The 59-year-old returns to the role he mastered at Auburn from 2009-11, shifting gears after a challenging stretch in Orlando. Although UCF struggled through 2 tough seasons, finishing 6-7 in 2023 and hitting a low with a 4-8 record in 2024—their worst since 2015. Following that, as the Knights faced growing pains in their Big 12 transition, Malzahn seized the moment for a fresh start, bringing his offensive savvy to Tallahassee.

However, “It’s almost a completely different job from being a head coach,” said Malzahn to Warchant TV. “It’s been great to build relationships with players and focus on just one side of the ball.” Despite recent s

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