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Auburn Rejected by Top Head-Coaching Candidate: Report

Auburn Rejected by Top Head-Coaching Candidate: Report

Summary

Auburn University was expected to hire Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall as their new head coach, but he decided not to take the job. Now, Auburn's interim head coach D.J. Durkin is likely to be hired permanently, with other candidates also considered.

Key Facts

  • Auburn wanted Jon Sumrall as their new head coach.
  • Sumrall decided against joining Auburn and is a candidate for the Florida Gators job.
  • D.J. Durkin, Auburn's interim head coach, is now favored to become the permanent head coach.
  • Durkin has a 79% chance of getting the Auburn job according to betting markets.
  • Other possible candidates for the Auburn job include Alex Golesh and Kenny Dillingham.
  • Golesh has been offered the Arkansas head-coaching job but hasn't accepted it yet.
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