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Bruce Pearl Expected to Retire as Head Coach of Auburn

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According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Pearl’s son, Steven, is expected to serve as the Tigers’ head coach for the upcoming season.

Breaking: Bruce Pearl is expected to retire as the head coach of Auburn, sources tell @jeffborzello and @PeteThamel.

His son, Steven, is expected to be the head coach for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/COP9Be5Uqc

— ESPN (@espn) September 22, 2025