Auburn excited for new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp

This article originally appeared with The Red & Black on July 13, 2015 and can be found here.

HOOVER, Ala.–The Auburn Tigers made a splash in late December by hiring former Florida head coach Will Muschamp as their defensive coordinator. Although the former Georgia defensive back had a rough go of things in Gainesville, Florida, Muschamp is already winning over his new players at Auburn.

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Auburn looks to reclaim SEC West title

This article originally appeared with The Red & Black on July 12, 2015 and can be found here.

The Auburn Tigers saw their 2014 season derail after nine games. The Tigers’ 35-31 victory over then-No. 7 Ole Miss put the team at 7-1, but they followed it with four losses in their last five games to finish the year 8-5. Head coach Gus Malzahn is preparing for better numbers this fall, but the team has to succeed with some unfamiliar faces.

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