Auburn hires Alex Golesh, 41, as new head football coach, replacing Hugh Freeze, on a six-year, $44.4 million deal.

Auburn has appointed Alex Golesh, 41, as its new head football coach, replacing Hugh Freeze. Golesh, coming off three successful seasons at South Florida with a 23-15 record and bowl wins—including a victory over Florida—joins Auburn on a six-year, $7.4 million-per-year deal, bringing a reputation for offensive expertise, program revitalization, and player development.