Auburn football needs an exorcism. Call these two names first

Auburn University faces a pivotal moment in its football program as it searches for a new head coach, with Jon Sumrall and Brent Key emerging as potential candidates. The Tigers have struggled since firing Gus Malzahn in 2020, with subsequent coaches failing to achieve significant success. The choice of the next head coach is critical as Auburn aims to avoid a prolonged period of mediocrity similar to what Nebraska has experienced.

Auburn will play the spoiler role in the upcoming Iron Bowl against Alabama, which is vying for a spot in the SEC Championship. The Tigers' performance and coaching decision could determine their future trajectory in the SEC. Nick Saban has acknowledged Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium as a challenging venue, though it has been more of a burden for the home team recently.

Sumrall, currently coaching at Tulane, and Key, at Georgia Tech, are seen as promising options who align well with Auburn's cultural and competitive aspirations. Both candidates bring regional ties and a