Auburn and Arkansas, two Southeastern Conference powerhouses, are circling back to familiar hunting grounds as the 2025 college football season wraps up. Following the dismissals of Hugh Freeze at Auburn and Sam Pittman at Arkansas, both programs are seeking new head coaches.
In a highly anticipated coaching carousel, which is expected to gain momentum in the coming days, Auburn and Arkansas may find themselves in a tug-of-war for a prized recruit. According to ESPN insider Pete Thamel, the two teams could intersect in their pursuit of USF head coach Alex Golosh.
Thamel reported that the Auburn job and the Arkansas job could converge on Golosh, who currently has an offer from the Razorbacks. However, Ole Miss is also rumored to be interested in making a move if Lane Kiffin leaves. The situation is fluid, with USF closing out its regular season against Rice on Saturday night. An announcement regarding his coaching future is expected soon.
Golosh and interim head coach D.J. Durkin have been considered top contenders for the Auburn job, which has become available following the departure of Jon Sumrall. Durkin will lead the Tigers in their Iron Bowl matchup against Alabama on Saturday night, while Arkansas trails Missouri 31-17 late in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, Bobby Petrino is at the helm of Arkansas' interim coaching staff, and it remains to be seen if Golosh will stick with USF or make a jump to the SEC. As the coaching landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: Golosh has become a hot commodity, with multiple programs eager to capitalize on his talent.
In a highly anticipated coaching carousel, which is expected to gain momentum in the coming days, Auburn and Arkansas may find themselves in a tug-of-war for a prized recruit. According to ESPN insider Pete Thamel, the two teams could intersect in their pursuit of USF head coach Alex Golosh.
Thamel reported that the Auburn job and the Arkansas job could converge on Golosh, who currently has an offer from the Razorbacks. However, Ole Miss is also rumored to be interested in making a move if Lane Kiffin leaves. The situation is fluid, with USF closing out its regular season against Rice on Saturday night. An announcement regarding his coaching future is expected soon.
Golosh and interim head coach D.J. Durkin have been considered top contenders for the Auburn job, which has become available following the departure of Jon Sumrall. Durkin will lead the Tigers in their Iron Bowl matchup against Alabama on Saturday night, while Arkansas trails Missouri 31-17 late in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, Bobby Petrino is at the helm of Arkansas' interim coaching staff, and it remains to be seen if Golosh will stick with USF or make a jump to the SEC. As the coaching landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: Golosh has become a hot commodity, with multiple programs eager to capitalize on his talent.
auburn and arkansas are like two old friends trying to get back together again 
but meanwhile alex golosh is just like "uh, no thanks" and USF is all "hey, we gotchu" 
and what about ole miss tho? lane kiffin leaving would be huge news 
i mean, who wouldn't want him on their team right? 
it's like he's got his own fan club 
but for real though, i hope USF gets some love and doesn't lose him because they've been under the radar lately 
and i'm here for all the drama and twists and turns 
can't wait to see what happens next!
. I don't get why everyone's so hyped about this Alex Golosh guy tho... hasn't he got skills or something? 
. Same with Arkansas, Sam Pittman left & now Bobby Petrino is trying to fill the shoes 
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. It's a tough life as a coach, ain't nobody got time for that drama 
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? it's like, new coach every week or so! i feel for USF tho, they gotta make an announcement soon about Alex Golosh 
. what do u think will happen? 
this coaching carousel is getting crazy! 
it'll be interesting to see which program he decides to join - Auburn is in dire need of a coach after Jon Sumrall left... and Arkansas needs someone to step up after Sam Pittman was let go 
I think we can expect some big moves in the coming days! 
and it's hard not to root for him - the kid's got skills 
! The fact that Ole Miss is also sniffing around makes me think he might make a jump to the SEC soon 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to watch these programs shake things up in the SEC 
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. I'm not surprised though, coaching jobs can be pretty attractive, especially in the SEC 
. And what about Golosh? Does he want to stay at USF or take a chance in the SEC? He's got some big shoes to fill if he does decide to jump ship 
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. Only time will tell who'll end up where 
. According to ESPN insider Pete Thamel, the two teams could converge on him if he decides to leave USF - which is a major bummer for the Bulls 
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Can you believe how fast the college football world turns around? One minute these coaches are leading their teams to victory, and the next they're getting swooped up by other schools like USF! 
Alex Golosh is definitely a hot commodity right now - I mean, who wouldn't want this talented coach on their team? 
Can't wait to see what happens next! 
I need some more info before I start speculating about his coaching future. Where's the concrete evidence? Who's behind this rumored interest? It's too early to jump to conclusions, don't you think? 
dont know what ole miss would even get with him tho 
they cant seem to keep anyone steady & im not sure if d.j. durkin is the right guy for the job 
hope golosh does stay put tho, wud love to see him lead tigers to some big wins 
. On one hand, it makes sense that a rising star like him would attract attention from bigger programs. But on the other hand, shouldn't he have some stability before jumping ship? I guess that's just the way the recruiting game works nowadays 
. It's gonna be interesting to see which team he lands with... will it be the SEC giants or a power shift elsewhere? 
Ole Miss could still make a move if Kiffin leaves, so I'm not putting my chips on just one team yet... 
