Pete Thamel reports Auburn has secured its Hugh Freeze replacement

Alex Golesh, South Florida v UAB | Stew Milne/GettyImagesIt's as close to official as official can be (without an announcement from the program itself). The Auburn Tigers have reportedly found their replacement for Hugh Freeze.

On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 30, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that the Tigers had signed Alex Golesh, who just spent three seasons with the USF Bulls, to a six-year contract.

Auburn has agreed to a six-year deal for Alex Golesh, per ESPN sources. Announcement coming soon to formalize the hire. https://t.co/LWlOPYKRXB

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 30, 2025While at USF, Golesh garnered national attention this year, especially as the coaching carousel grew…