Had the Auburn Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2025 Iron Bowl, interim head coach DJ Durkin would've been promoted on a full-time basis, according to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello's sources. The Tigers announced on Sunday that Alex Golesh would be the team's next head coach after a successful three-year stint coaching the USF Bulls to a 23-15 record, with a 9-3 record this season.
Marcello reported that Auburn "braced for its fork in the road: promote Durkin, or lure Golesh with an incentive-heavy deal worth $7.