Alex Golesh named Auburn Football’s new head coach

AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - Auburn has found their new head football coach!

University of South Florida’s (USF) Alex Golesh will serve as the Tiger’s 33rd head football coach, according to Auburn’s Athletic Director John Cohen.

South Florida head coach Alex Golesh, center, during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.15, 2025, in Annapolis, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)(Gail Burton | AP)

The news comes 28 days after Auburn parted ways with Hugh Freeze, who was in his third season of coaching for the team.

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