Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has agreed to a deal to remain the coach of the Tigers.
He reportedly was offered in excess of $7 million a year by Arkansas, but got a new deal from the Tigers and will stay on The Plains.
Malzahn was asked about his job security on the Peach Bowl conference call.
“I’m planning on being at Auburn,” Malzahn said. “I said that’s last night that’s where I want to be. Nothing’s changed.”
Malzahn was out recruiting for Auburn on Sunday, a day after his team lost to Georgia in the SEC title game. The Tigers beat both Alabama and Georgia this year.
Auburn will play Central Florida in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 1. Malzahn went 10-3 this year, with losses coming against Clemson, LSU and Georgia.
Arkansas will likely turn to Mike Norvell of Memphis with its opening. Norvell led Memphis to an 10-2 record this year, with both losses coming against unbeaten Central Florida.
He has spent two years at Memphis after taking over for Justin Fuente.
Arkansas and Tennessee are the only two SEC vacancies. Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Florida and Ole Miss have all named new head coaches.
