Alex Golesh's goal to return Auburn football to national relevance

Alex Golesh is ready to tackle the challenge of restoring Auburn football to its former status. After taking over the program in December, the head coach acknowledged that high school recruits often have no living memory of Auburn’s national championship success. With the team lacking a winning season since 2019, Golesh recognizes he is on a tight schedule to bring the Tigers back to relevance.

During SEC media days, Golesh emphasized that he feels internal pressure to speed up the rebuilding process. His approach focuses on bringing prospects to campus to witness the current energy and understand the program’s history. He aims to shift the narrative within the state of Alabama, which has long been dominated by Crimson Tide success.

Golesh also addressed the importance of institutional alignment. He sought assurances from athletic director John Cohen regarding the support of stakeholders before accepting the position. So far, he reports strong backing from leadership, which he views as a necessary step for the program to move forward. The goal is to return the Tigers to the top of the college football landscape where they once resided for years.