Overview
- CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz first reported the expected hire, which was echoed by outlets including AL.com and Yahoo Sports.
- Porter previously worked at Auburn from 2017 to 2020 and was part of LSU’s 2007 national championship staff during a career largely focused on running backs.
- He is expected to replace Derrick Nix, who coached Auburn’s running backs and served as offensive coordinator under Hugh Freeze in 2024 and 2025.
- Porter spent 2025 at West Virginia, where an injury-hit backfield still produced over 1,000 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns.
- West Virginia now has a vacancy at running backs coach as roster movement continues, with Jahiem White and Diore Hubbard having announced transfer decisions.