Florida State's hiring of new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn could pay immediate dividends on the recruiting trail. With the Early Signing Period opening on Wednesday's, Malzahn's relationship with prospects dating back to his time as the head coach at UCF are useful as the Seminoles look to close out the 2025 cycle with a strong push.

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State ‘s offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday.

UCF coach Gus Malzahn is resigning from the Knights to become the new offensive coordinator at Florida State, sources confirmed to CBS Sports' John Talty. Malzahn posted a 28-24 record in four seasons with the Knights but had consecutive losing seasons after joining the Big 12.