Thompson named interim DC; USF’s Allen in consideration for job

While the search continues for Will Muschamp’s replacement as defensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers, linebackers coach Lance Thompson was named the interim defensive coordinator for the Birmingham Bowl on December 30.

Thompson, who is known best for being a great recruiter, has held various defensive coaching positions throughout the SEC, including stops at LSU, Alabama and Tennessee. He coached at Georgia Tech from 1988-98 and also in 2001. For the Yellow Jackets he served in many different roles including being the defensive line coach, defensive ends coach, tight ends coach, recruiting coordinator and director of football operations.

He also worked directly with Muschamp as they were…