Coaching change
UCF hires Gus Malzahn
UCF hired Gus Malzahn as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachJosh Heupel28-8
After
New head coachGus Malzahnfrom Auburn (2013-2020); Auburn finished 6-5 in 2020
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 32nd of 127 in 2020. Next: 43rd, 45th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 48th of 130 | upper half | 13-0 |
| 2018 | 43rd of 130 | upper half | 12-1 |
| 2019 | 33rd of 130 | upper half | 10-3 |
| 2020 | 32nd of 127 | upper half | 6-4 |
| 2021 | 43rd of 130 | upper half | 9-4 |
| 2022 | 45th of 131 | upper half | 9-5 |
| 2023 | 40th of 133 | upper half | 6-7 |
More facts
- Gus Malzahn succeeded Josh Heupel (28-8), who left on January 27, 2021. Wikipedia, dated January 27, 2021
- Gus Malzahn came from Auburn (2013-2020). Wikipedia
Latest source dated January 27, 2021.