AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — DJ Durkin is staying at Auburn as defensive coordinator under new coach Alex Golesh.

Golesh announced the move Tuesday as an “easy call” a day after being unclear about Durkin’s future with the Southeastern Conference program.

“Our relationship goes back more than 20 years to our roots in Ohio,” Golesh said. “We have worked with some of the same men, and we’ve competed against each other in this great league. We are fortunate to retain one of the top defensive minds in college football here on the Plains. He’s an elite leader, incredible father and husband and will be a phenomenal leader on the defensive side of the ball. We have great respect for each other. Time to go to work.”

Durkin served as Auburn’s interim coach for the last three games of the season following

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