The near month-long head coaching search conducted by Auburn football came to an end on Sunday as the Tigers hired Alex Golesh away from USF.

Golesh comes to the Plains after spending three seasons as the Bulls’ head coach. He compiled a 23-15 record over that time, going 9-3 this season.

He’s had a handful of significant wins over his brief head coaching career so far, with many of them coming in 2025.

Now that Golesh is officially Auburn’s coach, here’s a look back at five of his most significant wins at USF.

Sept. 6, 2025: USF 18, Florida 16

Florida did not have a good season in 2025, as it finished the year with a 4-8 record and fired head coach Billy Napier.

However, the Gators were ranked when USF beat them, and a win over a Power Four opponent in your state is always big for

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