According to multiple reports, Muschamp has agreed to become the defensive coordinator under Gus Malzahn at Auburn. Muschamp, who was fired after four seasons and a 28-21 record at Florida, interviewed for the head coaching position at Houston according to Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde, but pulled his name from consideration on Friday night to take Auburn’s offer.
According to AuburnSports.com, Muschamp, who also received interest from South Carolina and Texas A&M, is expected to earn “approximately $1.5 million per season,” making him one of the highest-paid assistants in the country. Muschamp will succeed Ellis Johnson, who was fired a day after the Tigers lost 55-44 to Alabama in the Iron Bowl.
This will be Muschamp’s second stint as Auburn’s defensive coordinator. Previously, he led the Tigers’ defense in 2006 and 2007 under Tommy Tuberville. He then served as defensive coordinator at Texas from 2008-2010 before taking the head job at Florida.
He also was the linebackers coach and defensive coordinator under Nick Saban at LSU from 2001-2004.
Per AuburnSports.com, Malzahn offered Muschamp the position on Dec. 2, but Muschamp “made it clear that he would take at least a week to consider his options.”
Additionally, per AuburnSports.com, Muschamp has “been given authority to assemble his own staff of assistant coaches.”
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