Since 2026
Turned USF from a 1-11 program into back-to-back bowl teams, culminating in a 2025 USF unit that ranked 2nd nationally in total offense (501.7 ypg) and 4th in scoring (43 ppg). Previously OC/TE coach under Josh Heupel at Tennessee (2021-22) and UCF (2020). First Power 4 head-coaching job.
Record & context
Lifetime record23–15 (3 seasons, South Florida)
Current program1st season at Auburn
Years in system—
ATS contextNew hire — no Auburn ATS history yet Replaces Hugh Freeze, fired Nov. 2 at 4-5 after going 15-19 (6-16 SEC) over three seasons. DJ Durkin went 0-3 as interim before Golesh's hire. Auburn finished 2025 at 5-7 (1-7 SEC).
Previous season5-7 (1-7 SEC)
Compensation
SalaryNot disclosed
Source—
Designationnot_disclosed
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.