Auburn Betting on Golesh Turnaround

Auburn has hired Alex Golesh from South Florida to lead the program out of its worst stretch since the 1940s. The Tigers have suffered through five consecutive losing seasons for the first time in 74 years, with both Bryan Harsin and Hugh Freeze unable to deliver a winning season.

The new coach brings an up-and-coming energy to Auburn, with analysts suggesting he can get more out of the talent on roster than his predecessors. Quarterback Byrum Brown, a key transfer from South Florida, is seen as a pivotal piece in the rebuild as Auburn aims to return to competitiveness in the SEC. afnews.co.za