The former Auburn wide receiver and coach previously worked with Golesh at USF and Tennessee before spending time with the Saints in the NFL.

Auburn is hiring South Florida head coach Alex Golesh for the same role, the school announced on Sunday, Nov. 30. According to ESPN, Golesh signed a six-year deal with the Tigers.

The Auburn coaching search rolls on, but a new candidate has emerged as a leader in the race ahead of the Iron Bowl.

If Sumrall is going to Florida, then Auburn has other options. Back up the Brink’s truck for Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham. Take a closer look at North Texas coach Eric Morris. Convince James Madison coach Bob Chesney that Auburn is sexier than UCLA.

Legendary college football coach Urban Meyer reacted to the Florida Gators hiring Jon Sumrall as their next head coach.

Tulane's Jon Sumrall has reportedly withdrawn his name from Auburn's coaching search. This comes one day after Sumrall was tied to Florida's opening.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin lost the press conference with the hire of Tulane's Jon Sumrall as new Florida football coach. We will see if the wins game.