Power Ranking Auburn’s head coaching candidates after Week 11

Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall looks on during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesAuburn almost pulled off an upset victory over No. 16 Vanderbilt in DJ Durkin's debut as the Tigers' interim head coach, falling to the Commodores 45-38 in overtime.

If Durkin was auditioning for the full-time job, the defense didn't help its case as it was the most points and yards (544) that the Tigers had given up all season.

There were other coaches likely trying to make their case to Auburn athletic director John Cohen, including Tulane's Jon…