Alex Golesh is bringing another former USF Bulls staffer to Auburn.
Howard head coach and former Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott is reportedly set to join Auburn’s staff as tight ends coach under Alex Golesh.
Scott, who turns 49 on Jan. 2, compiled a 23–37 overall record and a 12–15 mark in MEAC play across six seasons at Howard. He guided the Bison to conference championships in 2022 and 2023, though the program never finished with a winning record during his tenure. Howard posted a 5–7 record, including a 2–3 conference mark, this season.
CBS Sports first reported Scott’s expected move. As of publication, Howard had not named an interim head coach, and Auburn had yet to officially announce the hire.
While Scott and Golesh share ties to Tennessee and USF, they have not previously worked together. Scott played at USF and served in multiple coaching roles with the Bulls from 2006 to 2012, coaching tight ends, offensive line, and running backs during that span. Golesh posted a 23–15 record as USF’s head coach over the past three seasons.
Scott joined Tennessee as tight ends coach in 2016 before being promoted to offensive coordinator the following year. Golesh later served as the Volunteers’ offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022 before taking over as USF’s head coach.
What to Know About Alex Golesh’s Auburn Football Staff
As of December 16, 2025, Auburn and head coach Alex Golesh have officially confirmed the assistant coaches who will make up the Tigers’ 2026 football staff.
2026 Auburn Football Coaching Staff
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Alex Golesh — Head Coach
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Kodi Burns — Associate Head Coach / Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
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DJ Durkin — Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Joel Gordon — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
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Jacob Bronowski — Special Teams Coordinator
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Tyler Hudanick — Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line
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Tim Banks — Co-Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
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Coleman Hutzler — Assistant Coach / Bucks & Edges
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Vontrell King-Williams — Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
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Larry Porter — Assistant Coach / Running Backs
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DeMarcus Van Dyke — Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks
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Brad Wilson — Assistant Coach / Outside Linebackers
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Wesley McGriff — Cornerbacks Coach
Several members of the staff — Gordon, Burns, Hudanick, Van Dyke, and Wilson — previously worked with Golesh at USF. Durkin and King-Williams also bring Auburn experience, having served on Hugh Freeze’s staff, with Durkin stepping in as interim head coach for three games.
Earlier this month, Golesh emphasized the offensive vision for the program, noting that much of the staff mirrors the elite, collaborative offensive approach established during his time at South Florida.
Auburn will open the 2026 season against Baylor in Atlanta. The Tigers are still seeking their first bowl victory since 2018 and have yet to make an appearance in the College Football Playoff.
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