Auburn Football Coach Golesh Rallies 2027 Recruits: 'Get Us Back'

New head coach looks to rebuild Tigers program with early recruiting push.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Alex Golesh, the new head coach of the Auburn football team, has been aggressively recruiting for the 2027 class since taking over the program in December. Golesh said he and his staff have been working hard to get a jump start on the next recruiting cycle, even getting into some unexpected recruiting battles.

Why it matters

Auburn is looking to rebound from a down period, and Golesh's early recruiting push for 2027 signals his urgency to rebuild the Tigers' program and return them to prominence in the SEC.

The details

Golesh, who was hired as Auburn's head coach in December, has been focused on assembling the Tigers' 2026 recruiting class while also making an early push for 2027 prospects. The new coach said he and his staff have been 'getting into some fights' on the recruiting trail that they didn't expect, indicating intense competition for top talent in the 2027 class.

  • Golesh was hired as Auburn's head coach in December 2025.
  • Golesh is currently recruiting for both the 2026 and 2027 classes.

The players

Alex Golesh

The new head coach of the Auburn football team, hired in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Get us back”

— Alex Golesh, Head Coach (wn.com)

What’s next

Golesh and his staff will continue their aggressive recruiting push for the 2027 class in the coming months, aiming to build a foundation for the future of the Auburn football program.

The takeaway

Golesh's early focus on the 2027 recruiting class signals his urgency to quickly rebuild Auburn into an SEC contender, as the new head coach looks to restore the program's past glory through an ambitious recruiting strategy.