The news keeps coming in hot and heavy this Sunday afternoon. Earlier today, Auburn announced the firing of head coach Gus Malzahn with a buyout of $21.7 million. Half of that $21.7 million is due within the next month, just in time for Christmas.
Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Sunday a leadership change for Auburn football as Gus Malzahn will no longer direct the program.
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) December 13, 2020
Malzahn took the Auburn team of destiny to a loss in the final BCS championship game against Florida State in 2013.