Gene Chizik

Former Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers

Born: December 28, 1961
Tarpon Springs, Florida

Head Coaching Record: TBD

Major Influences: TBD


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Gene Chizik Career Summary

Title Team Years
Head Coach Auburn Tigers 2009 - 2012
Head Coach Iowa State Cyclones 2007 - 2008
Co-Defensive Coordinator Texas Longhorns 2005 - 2006
Defensive Coordinator Auburn Tigers 2002 - 2004
Defensive Coordinator UCF Knights 1998 - 2001
Defensive Coordinator Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 1996 - 1997
Linebackers Coach Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 1992 - 1995
Defensive Ends Coach Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 1990 - 1991
Graduate Assistant Clemson Tigers 1988 - 1989
Linebacker Florida Gators 1981

Career Milestones

2012-11-25 - Gene Chizik was fired despite winning a national championship two seasons prior.

2011-01-09 - Won National Championship at Auburn

2010-12-11 - Chizik's quarterback Cam Newton won the 2010 Heisman Trophy

2008-12-13 - Hired as head coach at Auburn