The University of Central Florida football program is launching a search for its next football coach after Gus Malzahn stepped down for an assistant's job in Tallahassee.
After four years in Orlando, Gus Malzahn's time as the UCF Knights' head coach has come to an end. Malzahn is stepping down from his head coaching position to take on the role of offensive coordinator at Florida State, ESPN reported Saturday. UCF lost 28-14 to Utah in its regular season finale Friday, Malzahn's final game coaching the Knights. UCF confirmed Malzahn's exit and released a statement thanking the coach for his time with the program.
We would like to thank Coach Malzahn for his contributions to our football program over the past four seasons, including our transition into the Big 12 Conference,' a statement from the school said. 'We appreciate his professionalism and dedication to our student-athletes throughout his tenure at UCF and wish he and his wife, Kristi, the very best in their future endeavors.
In addition to Atkins, Florida State coach Mike Norvell decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans during the Seminoles' disappointing season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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