Auburn head coach Gene Chizik was dismissed Sunday after posting a 3-9 season, just two years after winning the national championship, according to a report on the school’s website.
“The results of the 2012 football season are simply unacceptable at Auburn,” said director of athletics Jay Jacobs. “After suffering some tough losses in a transition year in 2011, we had hoped our team would show improvement this season. Unfortunately, it has not.”
Chizik spent four seasons as Auburn’s head coach compiling a 33-19 record including a perfect 14-0 mark in 2010 before falling to last place this season with an 0-8 SEC record.
“I’m extremely disappointed with the way this season turned out and I apologize to the Auburn family and our team for what they have had to endure,” said Chizik.
