Gus Malzahn Retires; Harris Steps Up as Offensive Coordinator

Gus Malzahn has announced his retirement from coaching, effective Monday. The offensive coordinator for Florida State University (FSU) expressed his desire to spend more time with his family after 35 years in coaching. He extended his gratitude to head coach Mike Norvell for the opportunity to be part of the esteemed program.

Tim Harris Promoted as Offensive Coordinator

FSU has appointed Tim Harris Jr. as the new offensive coordinator. Harris previously served as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Coach Norvell praised Malzahn’s contributions to the program and expressed confidence in Harris’s ability to uphold and enhance the team’s offensive strategies.

FSU’s Offensive Performance in 2025

Under Malzahn’s guidance, Florida State’s offense thrived in 2025. The team led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in total offense, averaging 472.1 yards per game, which ranked sixth in the nation. Their ground game excelled as well, with an average of 218.7 rushing yards per game, placing 13th nationally. This remarkable performance marked the second time in four seasons that FSU topped the conference in both total offense and rushing offense.

Record-Setting Games

• FSU tallied nine games with over 400 yards of total offense in 2025.
• Back-to-back games exceeded 700 yards, a first in school history.
• The team achieved 775 yards against Kent State, including 498 rushing yards.
• They set a school record with eight rushing touchdowns in one game.

Achievements Under Norvell

In his 11th season as head coach, Mike Norvell has established himself as a prolific offensive strategist. His teams have maintained an average of 34.6 points per game, the third-highest among active head coaches over the past decade. Notably, he leads as one of three coaches to achieve a top-7 ranking in both rushing and passing offenses since 2016.

Harris’s Experience and Contributions

Tim Harris brings extensive experience to his new role. He previously coordinated offenses at UCF and FIU and has spent two seasons at FSU, demonstrating success in developing high-performing offenses. In 2025, his unit was instrumental in maintaining FSU’s ACC-leading offense metrics.

• Led FSU to a scoring offense ranking first in the ACC.
• Developed Duce Robinson, who had 1,081 receiving yards, one of the highest in FSU history.
• Facilitated the development of rising stars such as Micahi Danzy.

Looking Ahead

With Harris at the helm, FSU aims to continue its offensive success into the 2026 season. Norvell’s strong foundation combined with Harris’s expertise promises exciting prospects for the Seminoles. As the program evolves, fans remain hopeful for continued excellence on the field.