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Bruce Pearl Retires at Auburn as Steven Pearl Takes Over on Five-Year Deal

The internal succession aims to steady the program during a 30-day transfer window.

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

  • Bruce Pearl announced his retirement in a 14-minute video and said he will not run for the U.S. Senate, transitioning to a special assistant role to the athletics director.
  • Auburn said Steven Pearl has signed a five-year contract to become head coach; he was introduced Wednesday and has been on the staff since 2014, most recently as associate head coach.
  • Under NCAA rules, Auburn players now have a 30-day window to enter the transfer portal that opened Tuesday, creating immediate roster and recruiting implications.
  • Bruce Pearl departs as Auburn’s winningest coach after leading the Tigers to their first two Final Four appearances (2019 and 2025) and a school-record 32 wins last season.
  • Pearl’s legacy also includes prior NCAA compliance issues, including a 2011 show-cause from his Tennessee tenure and vacated wins tied to a former Auburn assistant.