Gus Malzahn criticized on social media after UCF's blowout loss at Cincinnati
While Auburn was pulling off a road upset at Arkansas on Saturday, things weren’t going as well for former Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn as he led UCF on the road to face No. 3 Cincinnati.
The Knights were blown out by the Bearcats as they lost, 56-21, in a game they were never in. Cincinnati scored the first 35 points, building a 5-touchdown lead by late in the second quarter.
UCF particularly struggled on offense, amassing only 295 total yards and committing 3 turnovers.
With the Knights off to a 3-2 start, many on social media weighed in on Malzahn, who is now 5 games into his tenure at UCF:
Tell me again about this offensive mastermind named Gus Malzahn. pic.twitter.com/sK6z8r4USZ
— David Cobb (@DavidWCobb) October 16, 2021
Gus Malzahn at halftime. pic.twitter.com/s055V4KILs
— Jack Eble (@Jack_Eble) October 16, 2021
Bearcats up 21-0. They were always supposed to carry the over. I’m worried I gave Malzahn too much credit. This is their biggest game. They should be emptying the toolbox. I know it’s a backup QB, but this is start number 3. Time to make plays.
— Kevin Walsh Jr. (@TheKevinWalsh) October 16, 2021
"Offensive Genius" pic.twitter.com/KpAdQJjOag
— Fire Gus Malzahn (@BillyBobFreder1) October 16, 2021
ABC announcers: “Gus Malzahn will bring this program back.” “Oh yeah no doubt.” pic.twitter.com/Ka9YDYTaJE
— Trenton (@gossmata58) October 16, 2021
Malzahn made UCF worse…..
— Jordan Dent (@dentynefresh24) October 16, 2021
Gus Malzahn is ruining Mikey Keene
— Bryan O'Connor (@Boconnor15) October 16, 2021
So tell me again… UCF was supposed to be better with Malzahn?!?
— Robby Edwards (@robbyedwards) October 16, 2021
Gus Malzahn massively choking in a big game on the road?
Why did I not bet the mortgage?!?
But I bet UCF had a good week of practice.
— Auburn Alan (@SarcasmAndMore) October 16, 2021
I'm starting to get worried Malzahn has zero clue how to manage and use his roster, even given the starter injuries.
— Chris (@IronChemist7) October 16, 2021
Auburn is beating a ranked team on the road, and Gus Malzahn is getting blown out by a ranked team on the road.
It's looking like Auburn made the right decision.
— Joseph (@BuckeyevsTworld) October 16, 2021
Gus Malzahn sucks. UCF has looked worse with him as coach than they have since before Frost
— Ryan Singleton (@Ryan_2000lbs) October 16, 2021
Gus Malzahn & co. have absolutely no answers for Cincinnati’s defense. UCF’s offense should do a little bit better. Bad coaching…very bad. Cincy legit
— Tommy Lorenzo (@sportsbooktom) October 16, 2021
