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FSU targeting this coach means Gus Malzahn could return to FSU for 2026 season

Florida State football fans have been waiting impatiently to see what all of the changes for FSU in 2026 will entail. Will FSU have a new general manager? We already know Pat Surtain Sr. won’t return, and FSU has already hired a new defensive ends coach from Syracuse.

The latter likely means FSU defensive coordinator Tony White will return. FSU running backs coach and recruiting coordinator, David Johnson, left for a similar role at Arkansas. It looks like FSU is targeting a coach who has a previous relationship with Gus Malzahn to replace him:

Tulsa Associate HC/RBs coach Kam Martin has emerged as a target in Florida State’s RB coach search, sources tell @CBSSports.