UCF is aiming big in its search to find a replacement for Gus Malzahn at head coach. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, Antonio Morales and Ralph Russo

The Gus Malzahn era at UCF has officially come to an end. After back-to-back losing seasons, Malzahn stepped down over the weekend, leaving the Knights searching for a fresh start under new leadership.

The former Knights coach thanked UCF and its fans for the support during the past four years. The last two ended with losing records.

Malzahn walked away after a four-year run as the UCF Knights football coach in which he went 28-24 and led them to three bowl games.

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The UCF Knights are reportedly closing in on their next head coach to replace Gus Malzahn after the legendary resigned. There’s nothing concrete yet, but a few typically reliable sources have indicated that Liberty Flames head coach Jamey Chadwell is set to head to Orlando to take over for Malzahn at UCF,

After four seasons, Gus Malzahn is no longer the head coach of the UCF Knights, leaving to become Florida State football's new offensive coordinator.

Gus Malzahn is resigning after four seasons as the head coach at UCF and will become the offensive coordinator at Florida State, according to multiple reports. Malzahn, 59, went 28-24 with the Knights,

The Central Florida Knights fell short of expectations this season under Gus Malzahn, finishing the year with a 4-8 record.

Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF Knights football to join Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles. He will serve as their offensive coordinator.