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AUBURN — Alex Golesh‘s first eight months as Auburn football‘s head coach will be imperative to the success of his first season at the helm, but his first month hasn’t done him many favors.

Before the former South Florida coach even gets his first opportunity to lead the Tigers into a game on the Plains, he’s being tasked with wading through a talented roster and carving out his group of guys for the 2026 campaign.

The returns to this point have been, understandably, disheartening. The Tigers were slated to have nearly 30 players in the transfer portal when it opened Jan. 2, and two-thirds of them were former blue-chip signees, helping comprise the 13th-most-talented roster in the nation last season.

While the likes of Cam Coleman and Deuce Knight will be looking at their options elsewhere, it’ll be up to Golesh and his newly-hired staff to do the hard part: build a roster that can compete in the SEC while pushing to retain some of that outgoing talent.

As the offseason continues, stay tuned here for a full rundown of the latest changes on Auburn‘s roster.

Live updates on Auburn football’s roster: Who’s in, out on the Plains?

Former Auburn football team captain reportedly transferring to Tulsa

Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (0) catches passes during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

Jan. 13 (11:23 a.m.): Running back Damari Alston will spend his final season of eligibility with Tulsa, according to a report from On3, transferring to the Group of 5 program after he was dismissed from the Auburn program midseason in 2025.

REQUIRED READING: Hugh Freeze says Auburn RB, team captain Damari Alston no longer with program

Alston was with Auburn for four seasons, and he rushed for 809 yards and six touchdowns on 162 carries.

South Florida OL transfer Cole Best second Bulls O-Lineman to join Auburn football

Cole Skinner #56 of the Florida Atlantic Owls celebrates with Cole Best #72 of the South Florida Bulls after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Jan. 12 (6:26 p.m.): Cole Best, South Florida’s starting center last season, has signed with Auburn, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser, making him the second former Bulls offensive lineman to join the Tigers on Monday, alongside Cole Skinner.

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Malcolm Simmons reportedly commits to Texas Tech

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (4) returns a punt as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42-3..

Jan. 12 (4:12 p.m.): The last member of the Freeze Four in the transfer portal has reportedly found a new home, with On3 reporting Monday that Simmons was transferring to Texas Tech. Simmons caught 65 passes for 908 yards and five touchdowns in two seasons on the Plains.

Two Auburn football transfer targets choose SEC squads

Noah Rogers #5 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack makes a catch against Karon Prunty #3 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on September 11, 2025 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Jan. 12 (3:54 p.m.): NC State wide receiver transfer Noah Rogers and Ohio State offensive line transfer Tegra Tshabola — both of whom visited Auburn — committed to Alabama and Kentucky, respectively, on Monday.

Rogers was a former five-star prospect and high school teammate of Byrum Brown, and Tshabola was the Buckeyes‘ starting right guard the past two seasons.

Auburn football adds another South Florida transfer in OL Cole Skinner

Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Cole Skinner (56) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the second half of a game at DATCU Stadium.

SIGNED: Auburn football adds offensive line transfer from South Florida

Jan. 12 (2 p.m.): Auburn’s third transfer addition of the day is another Tampa transplant, as offensive lineman Cole Skinner has signed with the Tigers, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser.

With Skinner in the fold, Auburn is up to 23 transfer additions. Skinner is the 12th player to follow Golesh from Tampa to the Plains, and he’s the program’s third addition on the offensive line, joining James Madison transfer Joseph Simmons and Michigan State transfer Stanton Ramil.

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Florida State CB transfer Shamar Arnoux signs with Auburn football

Jan. 12 (11:20 a.m.): The Florida State cornerback, who was committed to Auburn out of high school, has signed with the program for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser. He’s the 23rd addition to Auburn’s transfer class and the fourth pickup for the program’s secondary.

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Which transfers are joining Auburn football? Full list

  1. QB Byrum Brown (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 22 (No. 8 QB)
    • On3: No. 11 (No. 4 QB)
  2. RB Bryson Washington (Baylor)
    • 247: No. 89 (No. 7 RB)
    • On3: No. 74 (No. 6 RB)
  3. WR Jeremiah Koger (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 152 (No. 41 WR)
    • On3: No. 138 (No. 28 WR)
  4. OL Stanton Ramil (Michigan State)
    • 247: No. 160 (No. 13 OT)
    • On3: No. 140 (No. 9 OT)
  5. IOL Cole Best (South Florida)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 165 (No. 11 IOL)
  6. OL Joseph Simmons (James Madison)
    • 247: No. 189 (No. 14 OT)
    • On3: No. 193 (No. 16 OT)
  7. EDGE Nate Johnson (Missouri)
    • 247: No. 193 (No. 26 EDGE)
    • On3: No. 370 (No. 35 EDGE)
  8. WR Keshaun Singleton (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 234 (No. 50 WR)
    • On3: No. 199 (No. 32 WR)
  9. RB Nykahi Davenport (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 289 (No. 27 RB)
    • On3: No. 316 (No. 30 RB)
  10. TE Jonathan Echols (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 316 (No. 20 TE)
    • On3: No. 479 (No. 27 TE)
  11. CB Andre Jordan Jr. (UCLA)
    • 247: No. 372 (No. 35 CB)
    • On3: No. 780 (No. 92 CB)
  12. WR Chas Nimrod (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 398 (No. 77 WR)
    • On3: No. 523 (No. 76 WR)
  13. TE Jake Johnson (North Carolina)
    • 247: No. 437 (No. 29 TE)
    • On3: No. 900 (No. 49 TE)
  14. IOL Cole Skinner (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 506 (No. 28 IOL)
    • On3: N/A
  15. WR Christian Neptune (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 667 (No. 122 WR)
    • On3: No. 1,324 (No. 191 WR)
  16. CB Gavin Jenkins (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 686 (No. 79 CB)
    • On3: No. 1,887 (No. 224 CB)
  17. QB Tristan Ti’a (Oregon State)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 790 (No. 44 QB)
  18. CB Shamar Arnoux (Florida State)
    • N/A
    • No. 832 (No. 93 CB)
  19. DL Saint Farrior (Appalachian State)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 861 (No. 94 DL)
  20. S Fred Gaskin (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,012 (No. 100 S)
    • On3: No. 1,148 (No. 114 S)
  21. QB Locklan Hewlett (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,210 (No. 85 QB)
    • On3: No. 1,878 (No. 126 QB)
  22. WR Kory Pettigrew (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,217 (No. 186 WR)
    • On3: No. 1,892 (No. 278 WR)
  23. DL Cody Sigler (Arkansas State)
    • 247: No. 1,470 (No. 120 DL)
    • On3: No. 876 (No. 97 DL)
  24. TE Xavier Newsom (Howard)
    • 247: No. 1,493 (No. 77 TE)
    • On3: No. 1,430 (No. 77 TE)
  25. LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 2,515 (No. 12 LS)

Which transfers are Auburn football, Alex Golesh targeting?

Here’s a list of Auburn’s confirmed visitors from the transfer portal through Sunday, Jan. 11.

  • Quarterback:Byrum Brown (USF → Auburn); Tristan Ti’a (Oregon State → Auburn)
  • Running back: Brandon High Jr. (Cal); Bryson Washington (Baylor → Auburn); Ja’Kobi Jackson (Florida); Makhi Frazier (Michigan State)
  • Wide receiver: Kyler Parker (LSU); Mylan Graham (Ohio State → Notre Dame); Noah Rogers (NC State → Alabama)
  • Tight end: Randy Pittman Jr. (Florida State → SMU); Jonathan Echols (USF → Auburn); Xavier Newsom (Howard → Auburn)
  • Offensive line:Joseph Simmons (James Madison → Auburn); Devin Vass (Kansas State → West Virginia); Grant Seagren (Oklahoma State → Northwestern); Tegra Tshabola (Ohio State → Kentucky)
  • Defensive line:Cody Sigler (Arkansas State → Auburn); De’Marion Thomas (Oklahoma State → Houston); Kelby Collins (Alabama → South Carolina); Saadiq Clements (North Texas → Oklahoma State)
  • Edger rusher: Drew Collins (Arkansas State → South Carolina); Nate Johnson (Mizzou → Auburn)
  • Cornerback: Andre Jordan Jr. (UCLA → Auburn)
  • Specialists: LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio → Auburn)

Italics denote player has committed to a new school.

Which Auburn football players are in the transfer portal? Full list

  • Quarterback: Ashton Daniels (Florida State); Deuce Knight (Ole Miss); Jackson Arnold (UNLV)
  • Running back: Damari Alston (Tulsa); Durell Robinson Jr.
  • Wide receiver: Cam Coleman (Texas); Cam’Ron King (Georgia Southern); Eric Singleton Jr. (Florida); Horatio Fields (Missouri); Malcolm Simmons (Texas Tech); Perry Thompson (Minnesota)
  • Tight end: Hollis Davidson; Preston Howard
  • Offensive line: Broderick Shull; DeAndre Carter (Iowa State); Dylan Senda (Toledo); Favour Ebuka Edwin; Seth Wilfred; Tyler Johnson; Xavier Chaplin (Florida State)
  • Defensive line: Amaris Williams (Georgia); Antonio Coleman; James Ash; Malik Blocton (LSU)
  • Edge rusher: Jamonta Waller (Arkansas)
  • Linebacker: Caleb Wheatland (Michigan State); Robert Woodyard Jr. (Missouri)
  • Cornerback: A’Mon Lane-Ganus (South Florida); Donovan Starr (Clemson); Jay Crawford (Ole Miss); Kayin Lee (Tennessee); Raion Strader (Pitt)
  • Safety: Kensley Louidor-Faustin (Missouri); Taye Seymore (North Texas)
  • Specialists: K Towns McGough

Which Auburn football players are returning? Full list

What’s the latest with transfer portal calendar? Here’s what to know

After having two portal windows last offseason, including a 30-day span for the majority of December, the NCAA consolidated chances for football players to transfer this year, eliminating a spring transfer window and moving the lone period to a two-week span — from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 — following the College Football Playoff.

Players who wish to enter the portal must do so in that window, but they’re not required to enroll at a new school before the entry deadline.

Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@gannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter.To support Adam’s work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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