Durkin and Golesh Build Auburn Defense | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

DJ Durkin, Auburn’s defensive coordinator, opens up about his seamless transition under new head coach Alex Golesh—whom he calls “tremendous” and credits for a unified, vision-driven program. After briefly stepping in as interim head coach, Durkin chose to stay, prioritizing player relationships and defensive continuity. Last season, his unit ranked elite in rushing defense and held opponents to just over 20 points per game—the best since his Michigan days. With fall camp starting tomorrow, the Tigers are poised to build on that momentum under Golesh’s leadership and Durkin’s steady hand…