Gus Malzahn Retires After 35 Years in Coaching

Gus Malzahn, the veteran college football coach known for his innovative no-huddle offense, announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years in the profession. The 60-year-old Malzahn, who served as offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles during the 2025 season, cited a desire to spend more time with family as he steps away from the sidelines.

Malzahn joined Florida State in November 2024 on a three-year contract that paid him $5 million for the 2025 season and included performance incentives and a buyout clause. Under his play-calling, the Seminoles' offense ranked first in the Atlantic Coast Conference in total yards and rushing, while finishing 22nd nationally in scoring at 33 points per game. The team produced nine games with at least 400 yards of offense, including two consecutive outings surpassing 700 yards, a school first. Despite these offensive successes, Florida State struggled overall, starting the season 3-0 with a notable upset over Alabama before finishing 5-7 and 2-6 in conference play. The Seminoles scored fewer than 15 points in three of their final four losses, marking the second straight sub-.500 record for the program.