Auburn football: 3 major storylines ahead of The Birmingham Bowl

Storyline #3: Will Auburn football ever hire an OC?

December is a big month in the world of college football, between bowl games and the early signing period for recruits, but the Auburn football program is dealing with another huge issue on top of those in their search for a new offensive coordinator.

The need for change was clear after the Tigers’ offense fell into a downward spiral late in the season, but with early signing day just one week away and the bowl game looming at the end of the month, the clock is ticking for Auburn’s coaching staff.

Though it looked like Bryan Harsin was ready to give the green light on Arizona State offensive coordinator Zak Hill, compliance issues allegedly caused that deal to fall through and new candidates are being considered. Names to watch in the search include Seattle Seahawks QB coach Austin Davis, Georgia run game coordinator Dell McGee, and FSU offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham.

It seems outrageous that the program would make it all the way to the bowl game without a new OC, but at this rate, it’s clear that Harsin and the rest of the hiring committee are taking their time with the search.