AMES, Iowa (AP) -Iowa State coach Gene Chizik is in the running for the Auburn job, Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard said Friday.
Pollard acknowledged that Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs recently contacted him to speak with Chizik about the Tigers vacancy. Pollard said in a statement that his understanding is that Chizik has met with Auburn officials and is a serious candidate for the job.
Chizik was the defensive coordinator at Auburn from 2002-04. The Tigers allowed a national-low 11.3 points per game in 2004 en route to an unbeaten season.
Chizik has gone just 5-19 in two seasons at Iowa State, but was regarded among the nation’s hottest young coaches when he took the job.
Chizik and Pollard were unavailable for further comment.
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