Ted Roof wins breach of contract lawsuit against UCF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ted Roof, former defensive coordinator for UCF, secured a judgment in his breach-of-contract lawsuit against UCF Athletics Association. The ruling by Orange County Circuit Court Judge Margaret H. Schreiber concluded a 17-month legal battle stemming from Roof's termination in October 2024. The court ruled Roof is entitled to $637,770 in compensatory damages, reflecting unpaid salary. Judge Schreiber emphasized the clarity of the Employment Agreement and rejected UCF's attempt to modify termination compensation following a coaching change. Roof, now the defensive coordinator at Boston College, highlighted the contract's unambiguous nature in his lawsuit.
- •Roof was fired following a loss on October 28, 2024.
- •Judge Schreiber awarded Roof $637,770 in unpaid salary.
- •The lawsuit centered on contract interpretation after Malzahn's resignation.
- •Roof joined Boston College as defensive coordinator after UCF.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Judge rules in favor of Ted Roof in breach of contract lawsuit against UCF
"Former UCF defensive coordinator Ted Roof was granted a judgment in his breach-of-contract lawsuit against UCF Athletics Association, Inc., on Thursday, putting an end to a court battle that stretched more than 17 months. Orange County Circuit Court Judge Margaret H. Schreiber handed down her ruling in an 8-page summary judgment. “There can be no dispute that an unambiguous contract will be ...
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