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Auburn, Arkansas ‘Intersect’ Over Top Coaching Candidate

Auburn, Arkansas ‘Intersect’ Over Top Coaching Candidate

Summary

Auburn University and the University of Arkansas are both looking for new head football coaches as the 2025 college football season ends. Both schools are interested in hiring Alex Golesh, who is currently the head coach at the University of South Florida (USF). The decision on who will secure Golesh or other candidates is expected soon.

Key Facts

  • Auburn is searching for a head coach after firing Hugh Freeze.
  • Arkansas is also looking for a new head coach following the departure of Sam Pittman.
  • Both schools are interested in USF's head coach, Alex Golesh.
  • Auburn initially considered Jon Sumrall from Tulane, but he withdrew his candidacy.
  • D.J. Durkin is serving as interim head coach for Auburn.
  • Bobby Petrino is the interim head coach for Arkansas.
  • Alex Golesh's USF team currently has an 8-3 record.
  • Golesh plans to announce his future coaching decision on Sunday.
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