US EditionAuburn Hiring USF Coach Alex Golesh to Lead Football Program
- On Sunday, Auburn hired South Florida head coach Alex Golesh as its next head football coach and agreed to a six-year contract.
- After five consecutive losing seasons, Auburn sought new leadership; Hugh Freeze was fired on Nov. 2 after a 4-5 start and compiled a 15-19 record amid offensive struggles.
- At South Florida, Golesh led the Bulls to a 9-3 season with top offensive numbers, after inheriting a 1-11 program and posting a 23-15 record over three seasons.
- The hire makes Golesh Auburn's fourth coach in seven seasons, with the school facing about $52.5 million in buyout costs, including $15.8 million owed to Hugh Freeze.
- With SEC experience, Golesh returns to the conference after roles at Tennessee and UCF, while John Cohen, Auburn athletic director, and President Roberts praised his player development and offensive approach, welcoming Alexis and children Corbin and Barrett.
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Alex Golesh Sends Emotional Note to USF as Auburn HC Uproots Life for College Football
Cutting old ties is never easy, and USF’s Alex Golesh is feeling that pain in real time. After weeks of playing back and forth with Tulane’s Jon Sumrall’s name, the Auburn Tigers finally got their next man up. But before that, Golesh is making sure to bid an emotional goodbye to South Florida and his old life before embarking on a new journey. “Bulls Nation, I want to thank the University of South Florida for an incredible three years as the hea…
Alex Golesh Presents Stark Contrast To Hugh Freeze With Refusal To Foster Dysfunction
Alex Golesh / Auburn Tigers Alex Golesh is the new Auburn head football coach. Just one day into the job, he’s proving to be the anti-Hugh Freeze. Golesh presents a stark contrast from his predecessor, who was often criticized for creating unnecessary headlines. He’s been a welcomed addition to a program in need of a turnaround. Auburn hired Freeze after the dramatic exit of Bryan Harsin. The change in leadership did little to provide stability.…
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