Coveted $15 million HC named historic college football program's new coach: Report
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Auburn University has hired Alex Golesh, the former head coach of the University of South Florida (USF), as its new football head coach on a six-year contract. The move comes amid a flurry of coaching changes across the SEC, with Arkansas and Florida also seeking new leadership for their football programs. Golesh was a sought-after coach and had been linked to the vacant position at Arkansas before Auburn secured his services.
Golesh, who previously guided USF to become a College Football Playoff contender with significant victories over Florida and Boise State, will receive an average annual salary of $7.4 million at Auburn. This salary marks a substantial increase from his former six-year, $15.3 million contract at USF.
The decision follows Auburn's dismissal of former head coach Hugh Freeze. Meanwhile, Arkansas is expected to announce Ryan Silverfield from Memphis as its new head coach. In related developments, Lane Kiffin is rumored to be on the verge of leaving Ole Miss for LSU
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