Alex Golesh sets clear mission for Auburn football at SEC media days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
At SEC media days on July 21, 2026, Auburn football's new head coach, Alex Golesh, emphasized the program's goal of returning to national prominence. Golesh acknowledged the team's struggles in recent seasons, having finished above.500 only once since 2020. He indicated he does not set specific performance benchmarks for his first year but focuses on establishing foundational standards for the long term. Golesh's commitment reflects a need for immediate improvement after the team missed bowl games in the last two years, under previous coach Hugh Freeze.
- •Golesh aims to restore Auburn's status as a top-5 program.
- •He cited a recent conversation revealing recruits have no memory of winning seasons.
- •Golesh prioritizes building a foundation over short-term goals.
- •Auburn missed bowl games in the previous two seasons.
- •He recognizes added pressure as head coach in the SEC.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Golesh outlines a clear mission for Auburn football
"Alex Golesh said the team isn't trying to hit specific benchmarks in Year 1, but he has a very clear overarching goal for the program.
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