The defensive coordinator is popular with players and would likely help keep stars on the team.
Auburn Tigers defensive coordinator DJ Durkin celebrates a Auburn Tigers defensive back Jay Crawford (23) interception as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers defeated the Auburn Tigers 23-17 in 2OT. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Auburn's new head football coach, Alex Golesh, is working to keep one critical part of the Tigers' 2025 staff for next season: defensive coordinator DJ Durkin.
