Overview
- John Cohen said "I am the committee," rejecting narratives of booster or trustee meddling and noting any search firm use would be limited to background checks.
- Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin was named interim head coach and will be evaluated for the permanent job, with Durkin continuing to call the defense.
- Offensive coordinator Derrick Nix will be the sole offensive play-caller for the rest of the season as the staff seeks short‑term fixes.
- Auburn is reassessing its quarterbacks ahead of Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt, with no starter named after the Kentucky loss.
- Cohen cited persistent offensive inefficiency—especially late in games—as the reason for firing Hugh Freeze and said buyout discussions of roughly $15.4 million are ongoing.