TAMPA, Fla. — USF head coach Alex Golesh will be heading to the University of Auburn to coach the Tigers in 2026, Auburn officials announced Sunday.

Golesh has agreed to a six-year deal with Auburn, replacing Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze, according to sources with ESPN.

Golesh has agreed to a six-year deal with Auburn, replacing Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze, according to sources with ESPN. Officials said Golesh is expected to visit Auburn on Sunday to assess the 2026 commitments and to develop a plan for Signing Day.

This comes after USF closed out its 2025 regular season with a win against Rice 52-3 on Saturday and with a 9-3 record overall.

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