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D.J. Durkin

Current Position

Defensive Coordinator

Linebackers Coach

Coach Salaries Index

Alma Mater-

Degree-

Age47

High School-

HometownYoungstown, OH

RivalsD.J. Durkin

Durkin News

Auburn Interim HC DJ Durkin

Alex Golesh releases statement on decision to retain DJ Durkin as defensive coordinator

Nick Schultz•23 hours ago

Alex Golesh, Auburn

David Pollack offers high praise for Alex Golesh hire at Auburn

Dan Morrison•12/02/25

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College football coaching carousel: Latest intel at Penn State, LSU & UF filling out staff & more

Pete Nakos•12/02/25

DJ Durkin Alex Golesh

Alex Golesh addresses plans for Auburn defensive staff, plans for DJ Durkin

Grant Grubbs•12/02/25

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Latest intel on the battle for a Texas commit, two defensive back targets ahead of National Signing Day

Justin Wells•12/02/25

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Recruits react to Auburn hiring Alex Golesh as head coach

Aaron Dickens•11/30/25

Coaching History

Auburn

Defensive Coordinator2024 - 2024

Texas A&M

Defensive Coordinator2022 - 2023

Ole Miss

Co-Defensive Coordinator2020 - 2021

Atlanta

Player Personnel Analyst2019 - 2019

Maryland

Head Coach2015 - 2018

Florida

Defensive Coordinator2013 - 2014

Florida

Linebackers Coach2010 - 2012

Stanford

Defensive Ends Coach2007 - 2009