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Auburn Football Assistant Coach Kodi Burns Returns to Alma Mater
Burns reunites with head coach Alex Golesh on Auburn's new coaching staff.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Kodi Burns, a former Auburn football player, has returned to his alma mater as the associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator overseeing the wide receivers. Burns has previously worked alongside head coach Alex Golesh at two different stops, and is now part of Golesh's new coaching staff at Auburn.
Why it matters
Burns' return to Auburn represents a homecoming for the former player, who is now taking on a key leadership role on the coaching staff. His familiarity with Golesh and the program could help provide stability and continuity as the team looks to build on recent successes.
The details
As the associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator, Burns will be responsible for leading the wide receivers and collaborating with Golesh on the team's offensive strategy. Burns has prior experience working with Golesh at their previous coaching stops, which should help the two work seamlessly together.
- Burns played for Auburn from 2007 to 2010.
- Burns has now returned to Auburn as part of the new coaching staff led by head coach Alex Golesh.
The players
Kodi Burns
A former Auburn football player who has returned to his alma mater as the associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator overseeing the wide receivers.
Alex Golesh
The new head coach of the Auburn football team, who has previously worked with Kodi Burns at other coaching stops.
What they’re saying
“This is home — always has been, always will be,”
— Kodi Burns, Associate Head Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator
The takeaway
Kodi Burns' return to Auburn as a key member of the coaching staff represents a homecoming for the former player, and his familiarity with the program and head coach Alex Golesh could provide valuable continuity and stability as the team looks to build on recent successes.
