Auburn Targets Post–Iron Bowl Decision as Jon Sumrall Leads Coaching Shortlist

Athletic director John Cohen is pushing to finalize the hire quickly to protect recruiting ahead of the early signing period.

Overview

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall has emerged as a prominent option, drawing public backing from ESPN’s Greg McElroy and attention for a 41-11 record with the Green Wave.
Reporting cited by Newsweek indicates Auburn aims to announce its next coach the day after the Alabama game, with a compact pool under consideration.
Other names in the mix include Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, Georgia Tech’s Brent Key, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, and interim coach D.J. Durkin.
Coverage notes Auburn is not pursuing Lane Kiffin, and separate carousel moves could influence Sumrall’s availability depending on potential openings elsewhere.
Durkin’s candidacy could strengthen with a win over Alabama, and recent reports describe growing internal support for him to keep the job.