Report: Auburn hires Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator

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.