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DJ Durkin’s interim head-coaching tenure has been lackluster. Although the victory over the Mercer Bears provided a respite, losses to Vanderbilt and Alabama cut deep. After Hugh Freeze’s firing, AD John Cohen had said that Durkin might be considered for a full-time HC gig. As it seems, the Auburn locker room has stated its preference for its next HC. The 20-27 loss in the Iron Bowl was a heavy blow to Auburn, yet the Tigers are still confident in DJ Durkin. On Nov. 30, DE Keldric Faulk was asked about what he wants to see in his next head coach, and his answer couldn’t be clearer. “Somebody that has the characteristics of just caring for the guys. Not just being the coach, being there for the guys. Having that dog mindset. Because everybody on this team is hungry.” He then concludes his answer with, “I feel like we do got one.” Presently, Durkin is gaining momentum as the next head coach, according to CBS Sports. This is a developing story 

Auburn's defensive line man shares his next head coach preference after interim head coach DJ Durkin led Auburn to a loss against Alabama.

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