Auburn has reportedly reached a six‑year deal with South Florida head coach Alex Golesh to become the Tigers’ next head football coach, succeeding Hugh Freeze after his firing in November 2025.

What’s reportedly happening

  • Multiple national outlets reported that Auburn and Alex Golesh agreed to a six‑year contract for him to take over as head coach. Golesh is coming from USF, where he led the Bulls to a 9–3 season before accepting the Auburn job.
  • He is expected to replace Hugh Freeze, who was dismissed after Auburn’s 5–7 season in 2025, with defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin serving as interim head coach during the transition.

Why Alex Golesh fits Auburn

  • Golesh is viewed as a young, offensive‑minded coach who turned USF into a strong Group of Five program, which appeals to Auburn’s desire to modernize its offense and compete quickly in the SEC.
  • His track record of rapid improvement at USF and earlier coordinator stops suggests Auburn is betting on upside and innovation rather than a more established “big name” hire.

Recent context of the search

  • After firing Hugh Freeze, Auburn was linked to several candidates, including Jon Sumrall (Tulane), Clark Lea (Vanderbilt), and others, with Sumrall at one point considered the betting favorite to land the job.
  • As the search progressed through November 2025, reporting converged on Golesh as Auburn’s choice, culminating in news of the six‑year agreement near the end of the regular season.

TL;DR: If all reported agreements hold, Alex Golesh from USF will be Auburn’s next head coach, taking over from the fired Hugh Freeze on a six‑year deal.

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