In shocking news, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is expected to retire from the program after 11 seasons, ESPN's Jeff Borzello reported on Monday. Pearl's son Steven will take over the Tigers for the 2025-26 season.
Pearl has led the Tigers since the 2014-15 season. He's led Auburn to two Final Fours and captured three regular season SEC titles with the program, including this past season.
BREAKING: Bruce Pearl is expected to retire as the head coach at Auburn, sources tell me and @PeteThamel. His son, Steven, is expected to be the head coach for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/gmCAUUQgCD
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) September 22, 2025
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