2025-26 Auburn Staff Updates
Auburn University recently underwent significant changes in its football program. After two seasons, the university decided to part ways with head coach Hugh Freeze in early November. Freeze’s tenure resulted in a 15-19 record, failing to replicate the offensive success he experienced at previous coaching stops, including Arkansas State, Ole Miss, and Liberty. As per his contract, Auburn will owe him $15.8 million with no mitigation required.
In November, Auburn finalized its search for a new head coach, announcing the hiring of Alex Golesh. Golesh, previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee, signed a six-year deal worth $7.4 million annually, which includes substantial incentives. He previously revitalized the South Florida (USF) program, leading them to consecutive bowl games and a standout 9-3 season that began with two ranked victories over Boise State and Florida.
2025-26 Auburn Staff Updates
As part of building his coaching staff, Golesh has brought over several key figures from USF. Below is a list of the newly formed coaching positions:
Coaching Staff
- Offensive Coordinator: Joel Gordon (formerly at USF)
- Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers: Kodi Burns (formerly at USF)
- Offensive Line: Tyler Hudanick (formerly at USF)
- Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers: DJ Durkin
- Quarterbacks: Kent Austin
- Wide Receivers: Marcus Davis
- Defensive Line: Vontrell King-Williams
- Defensive Backs: Wesley McGriff
- Special Teams Coordinator: Chad Lunsford
- Strength and Conditioning: Dom Studzinski
Support Staff
- Director of Scouting: Tim Baggett
- Director of Player Development: Jorrell Bostrom
- Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Aaron Pittard
- Director of Recruiting Operations: Kenyatta Watson
- Football Technology Assistant: Ryan Fitzpatrick
This staff restructuring aims to enhance Auburn’s football program leadership and performance for the upcoming seasons. The integration of experienced coaches will hopefully lead the Tigers back to success on the field.
