AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn has hired former Southern Miss coach Ellis Johnson as defensive coordinator.
New Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced Johnson’s hiring Thursday two days after getting the job.
Johnson was fired after Southern Miss went 0-12 in his lone season, but has an impressive track record running Southeastern Conference defenses.
He has been defensive coordinator at South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama and Mississippi State.
His final Gamecocks defense ranked third nationally in yards allowed and second-best against the pass.
