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Florida State’s Gus Malzahn, who previously led Auburn and UCF, retires from coaching at age 60

By The Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching Monday.

The 60-year-old Malzahn spent last season with the Seminoles after serving as head coach at UCF (2021-24), Auburn (2013-2020) and Arkansas State (2012). He won the 2010 national championship as an offensive coordinator at Auburn.

“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.”

Coach Mike Norvell promoted co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. to be the Seminoles’ offensive coordinator.

Florida State led the Atlantic Coast Conference in total offense and rushing offense in 2025. Florida State had nine 400-yard outputs in 2025, including back-to-back games with more than 700 yards for the first time in school history.

“I want to thank Coach Malzahn for his effort and dedication to our program over the last 14 months,” Norvell said. “He did a wonderful job coordinating our offense and calling plays in 2025, and he has set a strong foundation for us to continue building on in 2026 behind the coordination of Tim Harris and the multiple other assistant coaches who are returning.”

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Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker is retiring after 38 years

By The Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas. His retirement is effective April 30. Baker first joined the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association as director of marketing in 1988. He was elevated to executive director in 1992, and tabbed with his current title of president and CEO in 2010. “This has been a journey of a lifetime. It is hard to put into words what it has meant to lead such a wonderful organization and be able to work and collaborate with so many great people and partners. I am so proud of the many things we have been able to accomplish together," Baker said. "While I am sad that this chapter is coming to a close, I am looking forward to my next chapter with my lovely wife Patti, knowing that we will forever be a part of the Cotton Bowl family.” The Cotton Bowl was first played on New Year's Day 1937, and recently held its 90th game when Miami beat Ohio State 24-14 in a CFP quarterfinal game on New Year's Eve. That was the 17th time the Cotton Bowl was played at AT&T Stadium since moving from its namesake stadium near downtown Dallas to the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys that has a retractable roof. The Cotton Bowl will again host a CFP quarterfinal game next season, and be the site of a national semifinal at the end of the 2027 season.
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