Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn announces retirement from coaching

Former head coach of the Auburn Tigers and current offensive coordinator for Florida State, Gus Malzahn, has announced his retirement from coaching.”After 35 years, it’s time for me to step away from coaching,” Malzahn said in a statement. “I am excited to spend more time with my family and focus on the next chapter of my life. I want to thank Coach Norvell for giving me the opportunity to coach at such a prestigious program.”Malzahn, who joined FSU in 2024, was the head coach at Auburn from 2013 to 2020 before being fired and taking his skills to the University of Central Florida in Orlando from 2021 to 2024.The head coach of the Seminoles, Mike Norvell, expressed his thanks for Malzahn’s effort and dedication to the program since he joined FSU.”I want to thank Coach Malzahn for his effort and dedication to our program over the last 14 months,” Norvell said. “He did a wonderful job coordinating our offense and calling plays in 2025, and he has set a strong foundation for us to continue building on in 2026.”Tim Harris Jr., who worked alongside Malzahn as co-offensive coordinator and the team’s wide receiver coach, has been promoted to be the Seminoles’ full-time offensive coordinator.Stay updated on the latest sports stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —

Former head coach of the Auburn Tigers and current offensive coordinator for Florida State, Gus Malzahn, has announced his retirement from coaching.

“After 35 years, it’s time for me to step away from coaching,” Malzahn said in a statement. “I am excited to spend more time with my family and focus on the next chapter of my life. I want to thank Coach Norvell for giving me the opportunity to coach at such a prestigious program.”

Malzahn, who joined FSU in 2024, was the head coach at Auburn from 2013 to 2020 before being fired and taking his skills to the University of Central Florida in Orlando from 2021 to 2024.

The head coach of the Seminoles, Mike Norvell, expressed his thanks for Malzahn’s effort and dedication to the program since he joined FSU.

“I want to thank Coach Malzahn for his effort and dedication to our program over the last 14 months,” Norvell said. “He did a wonderful job coordinating our offense and calling plays in 2025, and he has set a strong foundation for us to continue building on in 2026.”

Tim Harris Jr., who worked alongside Malzahn as co-offensive coordinator and the team’s wide receiver coach, has been promoted to be the Seminoles’ full-time offensive coordinator.

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