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Bruce Pearl Retires as Auburn Coach, Son Steven Named Successor

The 65-year-old shifts to an ambassador role and ruled out a Senate bid in a 14-minute announcement.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Steven Pearl has signed a five-year contract to become Auburn’s head coach, taking over after 11 seasons under his father.
  • Under NCAA rules, Auburn players now have a 30-day window to enter the transfer portal, with the period beginning Tuesday.
  • Bruce Pearl departs as the program’s winningest coach after leading the Tigers to two Final Fours and a school-record 32 wins last season as the No. 1 overall NCAA seed.
  • Auburn AD John Cohen said an internal process identified Steven as the best fit to lead the program, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey lauded Bruce Pearl’s impact on the league.
  • At 38, Steven Pearl becomes the SEC’s youngest head coach, inheriting a roster facing significant offseason turnover and near-term decisions on continuity.