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Report: Auburn hires Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator
By Jordan Cox
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Auburn will pair Gus Malzahn’s offense with one of the nation’s most proven defensive coordinators in 2015.
The Tigers will announce former Florida coach Will Muschamp as its next defensive coordinator.
BOOM! Welcome back @CoachWMuschamp to the Auburn Family! #WarEagle
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) December 13, 2014
Gus Malzahn on Muschamp hire as Auburn DC "Will is a one of the top defensive minds in CFB who has great passion and energy for the game"
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) December 13, 2014
With several teams vying for his services, Muschamp reportedly will become the highest-paid coordinator in college football history.
Earlier reports are right. Will Muschamp has agreed to become Auburn's DC. Will be highest-paid college coordinator. More than $1.6 mil per.
— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) December 13, 2014
Muschamp was considered Auburn’s top target to replace the fired Ellis Johnson. The Tigers will announce Muschamp this weekend “barring any last-minute snags,” AuburnUndercover.com reported.
Muschamp’s secondary coach at Florida, and former Auburn All-SEC safety, Travaris Robinson is expected to join Muschamp’s staff at Auburn.
News broke on Friday that Muschamp had interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at Houston, according to multiple media reports. Muschamp has since removed his name from consideration.
Texas A&M, and reportedly South Carolina, was also courting Muschamp in addition to a few NFL organizations.
Editor’s Note: Christopher Smith also contributed to this report.
After living in Birmingham, Ala., Jordan left the ground zero of SEC Nation to head south to Florida to tell the unique stories of the renowned tradition of SEC football. In his free time, his mission is to find the best locales around.
