Update: Auburn has officially announced the hire of Zac Etheridge as cornerbacks coach. Here’s what Etheridge and head coach Bryan Harsin said via a school release:

“It is an honor to return to my alma mater as a member of Coach Harsin’s staff,” Etheridge said. “I firmly believe in his vision and I am excited to get to work. Under his leadership, I have no doubt that our staff will develop our young men both on and off the field. We will absolutely embody the championship mindset that Auburn deserves. Auburn and its people mean a great deal to me, and I am very thankful for this opportunity. War Eagle!”

“Zac Etheridge is a rising star in this profession and is a great addition to Coach Mason’s defense working with cornerbacks,” Harsin said. “He has done a fantastic job in a short period of time developing and recruiting talented players. As a former Auburn standout, Zac understands the rigors of competing at the highest level, and what is required to be an Auburn man.”

Original story:

Former Auburn defensive back Zac Etheridge is returning to The Plains to join Bryan Harsin’s staff.

AU has not announced the hire, but Houston coach Dana Holgorsen announced Etheridge’s departure on Twitter, wishing him “good luck at your alma mater.”

Etheridge had been on the Cougars’ coaching staff as cornerbacks coach since January 2019. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Penn State in 2012, then later served as an assistant at Georgia Tech, Western Carolina and Louisiana, before joining the Houston staff.

During his playing career at Auburn, Etheridge served as a team captain on the 2010 team that won the national title.