Gus Malzahn has found his new offensive coordinator. Memphis offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham has accepted the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach positions at Auburn.

“Kenny is one of the rising stars in our profession, coaching two top 10 nationally ranked offenses the last two years,” Malzahn said in the announcement. “Because of Kenny’s energy, intelligence and genuine care for his players, he’s been highly successful coaching quarterbacks and is an outstanding recruiter, while working closely with Mike Norvell in developing one of the nation’s top offenses.”

Dillingham was promoted to offensive coordinator in his third season at Memphis. In 2018, Memphis ranked fourth nationally in total offense (534.3 ypg), third in rushing offense (285.5 ypg) and seventh in scoring offense (43.6 ppg).

Malzahn will be the team’s play-caller, as he was during his first three seasons as head coach, while Kodi Burns will take on the role of passing coordinator.

“I’m very excited for the opportunity to join one of the nation’s top football programs and work for Coach Malzahn, who has won a national championship and produced some of the top offenses in Southeastern Conference history,” Dillingham said. “Coach Norvell speaks very highly of Coach Malzahn and the similarities of how both offenses work. Auburn is a great university and community and my wife and I are extremely excited. I can’t wait to learn and add to the future successes of the Auburn football program.”