Gus Malzahn will step down as Central Florida’s head coach to develop into Florida State’s offensive coordinator, an individual acquainted with the hiring advised The Associated Press on Saturday.
The individual spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the Seminoles haven’t confirmed the transfer by Malzahn, who’s awaiting a state background test. ESPN first reported the choice. The Knights made Malzahn’s departure official in a press release launched the day after UCF (4-8) ended its season with a 28-14 loss to Utah.
“We wish to thank Coach Malzahn for his contributions to our soccer program over the previous 4 seasons, together with our transition to the Big 12 Conference,” the college mentioned. “We recognize his professionalism and dedication to our student-athletes throughout his tenure at UCF and need him and his spouse Kristi the very best of their future endeavors.”
Malzahn went 28-24 in 4 years at UCF, the final two ending with shedding information after becoming a member of the Big 12. He coached at Auburn for eight seasons earlier than being fired in 2020.
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Malzahn replaces offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins, who was fired Nov. 10 after a 52-3 loss at Notre Dame. The Seminoles rank 131st out of 134 in whole offense and offensive scoring, averaging 15.8 factors per recreation heading into Saturday evening’s rivalry recreation in opposition to Florida.
The Seminoles (2-9) are down considerably from final season’s 13-1 mark and successful the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.
The Knights, in the meantime, struggled mightily in Malzahn’s fourth season, largely as a consequence of quarterback points. Four gamers took snaps from downtown because the Knights completed 2-7 in convention play. It was this system’s worst file since 0-12 in former coach George O’Leary’s ultimate season in 2015.
Florida State coach Mike Norvell fired Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans in the course of the Seminoles’ season skid.
Associated Press reporting.
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