5 things to know about new Auburn coach Bryan Harsin

Bryan Harsin has been hired as the 27th head coach of the Auburn Tigers. Here are five things to know about him.

Auburn pulled a surprise on Tuesday evening when it named Bryan Harsin the 27th head coach of the Tigers football program.

After days of rumors and other coaches seemingly turning down the job, Harsin’s name had not been mentioned among the leading candidates so it came as a shock to most when it was announced he had been hired.

Here are five things to know about the new Auburn head coach: