DJ Durkin is not going anywhere else. Auburn football 's defensive coordinator, who also took on the interim head coach role after the Tigers parted ways with Hugh Freeze, is staying with the program, as Alex Golesh takes over as the program's new head coach .

In a statement, Golesh said that the Tigers are keeping Durkin as the team's defensive coordinator, noting that the move was “an easy call ,” (h/t Adam Rittenberg of ESPN).

“We are fortunate to retain one of the top defensive minds in college football here on The Plains,” Golesh said. “He's an elite leader, incredible father and husband and will be phenomenal leader on the defensive side of the ball. We have great respect for each other. Time to go to work.” Article Continues Below

The Tigers went 1-2 with Durkin as the in

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