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Andrea AdelsonFeb 2, 2026, 09:32 AM ET<\/p>\n
Close<\/a> ACC reporter. Multiple Authors<\/p>\n Florida State<\/a> offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching — including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State<\/a>, Auburn<\/a> and UCF<\/a>.<\/p>\n Malzahn, 60, spent this past season with the Seminoles to be closer to family after stepping down at UCF, where he spent the previous four seasons.<\/p>\n In 13 years as a head coach, Malzahn went 105-62, with only two losing seasons. In eight years at Auburn from 2013 to 2020, Malzahn went 63-35 — including a national championship game appearance in 2013 against Florida State and two SEC West Division titles.<\/p>\n Sources indicated family considerations led Malzahn to make the decision to step down. Florida State announced coach Mike Norvell has promoted co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach Tim Harris to offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/i5hYoeYAyM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) February 2, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n “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. I will continue to follow Florida State, and I believe great things are ahead for the program under Coach Norvell’s leadership and for the offense under Tim Harris.”<\/p>\n In his one year at Florida State, the Seminoles offense improved dramatically — leading the ACC in total offense (472.1 yards per game) and rushing (218.7 yards per game). Harris was a part of the staff last season and also served as an offensive coordinator at UCF and FIU. Norvell gave up play-calling duties to Malzahn last year, but is now expected to call the plays again this season.<\/p>\n Malzahn began his career as a high school coach in Arkansas, winning three state titles. His high-tempo spread offenses got him into the college game, first as an offensive coordinator at Arkansas<\/a> in 2006 and eventually as the offensive coordinator at Auburn from 2009 to 2011, where his offense helped Cam Newton win the Heisman Trophy and the Tigers to a 14-0 mark and the 2010 national title. He got his first college head coaching job at Arkansas State in 2012 before moving on to the top job at Auburn.<\/p>\n
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