There is no credible evidence that Ed Orgeron has declared any intention to join the Auburn Tigers. This “breaking” rumor appears to be completely unfounded. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- Major media outlets like ESPN, CBS Sports, Sporting News, and official Auburn or SEC platforms have not reported any credible link between Orgeron and Auburn.
- The rumor seems to originate from speculative commentary, like a caller on the Paul Finebaum radio show in February 2022, but no follow-up reporting from reputable outlets has emerged
- In July 2023, Sports Illustrated reported that rumors linking him to Northwestern were swiftly denied by Orgeron directly—he stated, “I’m done with that,” expressing contentment in his current situation (si.com).
- He emphasized that he’s “happy in retirement” and has no interest in chasing coaching roles (si.com).
- As of early 2022, Orgeron had approximately $16.8 million left on his LSU buyout, with substantial annual payments already received (footballscoop.com).
- With financial security and no apparent contact from any school, there’s little incentive for him to pursue another coaching role—especially at Auburn.
- Auburn’s name has surfaced only in speculative or entertaining contexts—e.g., a jester on a call-in show—without substantive reasoning.
- No official statement, recruiter interest, or insider talk has ever surfaced. It remains pure conjecture (flywareagle.com).
- Fact: Ed Orgeron is a highly decorated coach—the 2019 LSU Tigers won the national championship under his leadership (en.wikipedia.org).
- But: He remains financially secure and publicly uninterested in returning to coaching, let alone at Auburn.
- Therefore: The rumor of him declaring an intention to rejoin the Auburn Tigers is false and completely unsubstantiated.
I can regularly monitor major sports outlets for any official word from Auburn Athletics or Coach Orgeron’s camp. Just say the word—happy to keep you posted!
