Overview
- Cohen declared he alone will choose Auburn's next coach, saying "I am the committee."
- Interim coach D.J. Durkin will "absolutely" receive consideration for the permanent job.
- Use of a search firm remains undecided, with Cohen indicating any firm role would focus on background checks as he consults outside experts.
- Cohen said Freeze was dismissed over persistent offensive inefficiency, especially in fourth quarters, and he rejected assertions the team was "close."
- This is Cohen’s second coaching search at Auburn and the program’s third head-coach change since 2020.