$15.3 Million Head Coach Spurns Arkansas for SEC Rival
Summary
Alex Golesh, head coach of South Florida's football team, was rumored to be joining Arkansas. However, he denied this and reports later confirmed that he would be leaving for Auburn, a competitor in the SEC. Golesh had a successful tenure at South Florida with a six-year contract worth $15.3 million.Key Facts
- Alex Golesh is the head coach of the South Florida football team.
- Rumors claimed Golesh was moving to Arkansas, but he denied these.
- Golesh expressed a desire to finish the season with South Florida before making career decisions.
- Reports later confirmed Golesh would join Auburn, a Southeastern Conference (SEC) rival.
- Golesh's contract with South Florida was worth $15.3 million over six years.
- South Florida finished the season with a 9-3 record under Golesh.
- Auburn's interim head coach, D.J. Durkin, ended with a 1-2 record after Hugh Freeze was fired.
- Jon Sumrall, head coach of Tulane, was also considered for Auburn but was no longer in the running.
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