Auburn football Aug 31, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Big Kat Bryant (1) returns a fumble recovery in the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
When Gus Malzahn was fired from the Auburn football program, there were bound to be players that followed their former coaching staff to Orlando. To some players, it’s important to play for the coaches that you’ve built relationships with and who have recruited you since you were in high school.
Running back Mark Antony-Richards, who signed with the Tigers in the class of 2019, was the first Auburn football player to defect to UCF.