On October 12 , 2015 , with the team 's 2015 record standing at 2 - 4 , 0 - 4 ( SEC ) , Spurrier announced that he was retiring , effective immediately , ending his career at age 70 .
On October 12 , 2015 , with the 2015 record standing at 2 - 4 , 0 - 4 ( SEC ) , Steve Spurrier told his team he was stepping down as Head Coach . 
 ESPN reported Spurrier announced he was retiring , effective immediately , ending his career at age 70 .